New York Film Festival Adds World Premieres Featuring Daniel Day-Lewis, Martin Scorsese, Ben Stiller

The 2025 New York Film Festival will feature the world premieres of several high-profile films in its Spotlight lineup, including Ronan Day-Lewis's directorial debut Anemone, which marks the acting return of his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, after an eight-year hiatus. Anemone is a Northern England-set family drama about two estranged brothers, co-written by father and son, and stars Sean Bean alongside Daniel Day-Lewis. The festival will also premiere Rebecca Miller's five-part Apple TV+ docuseries Mr. Scorsese, a portrait of Martin Scorsese featuring interviews with collaborators including Daniel Day-Lewis, and Ben Stiller’s documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, which explores the lives of his parents and comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Additional notable Spotlight selections include premieres of Sepideh Farsi’s Gaza documentary Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague, and Mamoru Hosoda’s animated fantasy Scarlet. Anemone will have a limited theatrical release starting October 3, followed by a wider release, positioning it as a potential awards contender during the season. The festival runs from September 24 to October 13.