Ron Howard’s Eden Survival Thriller Premieres Toronto, Stars Kirby, Law, Sweeney

Ron Howard's survival thriller "Eden" is set to premiere in theaters on August 22, 2025, featuring a star-studded cast including Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl. The film is based on the true story of a group of Europeans in the 1930s who abandon society to live on the remote Galápagos island of Floreana, seeking paradise but ultimately descending into chaos marked by betrayal and violence. The story centers on Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his wife Dora, who flee Germany to escape modern societal values, only to face harsh climates, wildlife, and internal conflicts as new settlers arrive with their own agendas. Although "Eden" premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and opened in several countries earlier, its North American distribution was only recently secured by Vertical. The film was written by Noah Pink and produced by Howard and Brian Grazer, with a long development history and delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Critical reception has been mixed, with a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but praise for its ensemble cast and unique performances.