2025 New York Film Festival Overview: Film Details, Ticketing Information, and the Springsteen Biopic Starring Jeremy Allen White
The 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF) is set to return to New York City from September 26 to October 13, 2025, bringing a rich lineup of premieres and retrospectives to the Lincoln Center14.
This year's festival promises to be a celebration of cinema, with major films by acclaimed directors such as Luca Guadagnino, Jim Jarmusch, and Bradley Cooper headlining1. The opening night film will be After the Hunt by Guadagnino, while the centerpiece will be Father Mother Sister Brother, an anthology drama by Jarmusch1. The closing night film will be Is This Thing On?, a comedy directed by Bradley Cooper, premiering worldwide1.
World premieres also include Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai, Ronan Day-Lewis’ Anemone, Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese, and Ben Stiller’s Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost1. The Main Slate features first-time selections from various distinctive filmmakers such as Kahlil Joseph, Milagros Mumenthaler, Mary Bronstein, Pedro Pinho, and others, addressing diverse cinematic styles and themes1.
In addition to screenings, the festival will offer talks with industry experts and digitally remastered revivals. Specific titles for revivals and complete schedule details are still to be announced3.
The festival will include programs like Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents (shorts and experimental films), and Revivals, plus talks and industry events3. Currents selections include shorts such as Acetone Reality and Their Eyes by various emerging filmmakers5.
Official ticket pricing and presale details have not been fully published yet. However, typically, NYFF ticket prices range from approximately $16 to $48 per screening, with packages and memberships available for advance purchase4. Presales usually occur for Film at Lincoln Center members first, followed by general public sales closer to the festival start date. Keep an eye on the official NYFF website for announcements and buying options as the festival approaches4.
One of the most anticipated films at the festival is the Bruce Springsteen biopic titled "Deliver Me From Nowhere", directed by Scott Cooper. The film stars Jeremy Allen White, the lead of "The Bear". Scott Cooper expressed gratitude about sharing this experience with the New York audience at the festival6.
Other films at the festival include "After the Hunt", "Mother, Father, Sister, Brother", "Gavagai", "The Secret Agent", and "Dracula". Bradley Cooper's latest directorial project, "Is This Thing On", features Will Arnett and Laura Dern. Noah Baumbach's latest film, "Jay Kelly", focuses on the struggles of a film star played by George Clooney6.
Don't miss out on this year's NYFF, one of New York City's best traditions. For those who wish to secure their spots early, NYFF passes grant access to the presale before tickets go on general sale on September 18 at 12 pm7.
Explore other movies and TV shows beyond the festival lineup, as the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF) primarily focuses on premieres and retrospectives of cinema. The festival offers a broad spectrum of entertainment, including talks with industry experts and digitally remastered revivals, which provide additional avenues for film enthusiasts to enjoy.
