Andrew Ahn's 'The Wedding Banquet' Remake Releases April 2025

Andrew Ahn's remake of 'The Wedding Banquet' offers a contemporary and heartfelt reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 queer classic, centering on two gay couples navigating love, identity, and family. This new version, which premiered at Sundance and features a diverse cast including Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, and Han Gi-Chan, shifts the setting to Seattle and introduces modern dilemmas such as IVF, green card marriage, and chosen family dynamics. The plot follows Min, a closeted Korean immigrant, who proposes a fake marriage to his lesbian friend Angela to secure his visa and fund her IVF, only for complications to arise when Min's traditional grandmother insists on a Korean-style wedding banquet. Ahn's approach leans into both humor and sensitivity, drawing from his personal experiences to give the characters depth and authenticity, while expanding the original's focus to include broader LGBTQ and ethnic representation. Critics and cast praise the film for its nuanced storytelling, multidimensional characters, and its celebration of queer love and community. The film stands as both a tribute to and an evolution of the original, resonating with audiences through its specificity and emotional honesty.