Ethan Coen’s 'Honey Don’t!' Eyes Cannes, August Release

Ethan Coen's new dark comedy 'Honey Don’t!', co-written with Tricia Cooke, follows Margaret Qualley as Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator probing mysterious deaths tied to a church led by Chris Evans' charismatic preacher. Aubrey Plaza plays a local cop who partners with Qualley, with Charlie Day and Billy Eichner rounding out the cast. The film features witty exchanges, retro noir stylings, and escalating tension surrounding the church's secrets. 'Honey Don’t!' will premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is set for U.S. release on August 22, 2025. Focus Features will distribute the film, which has generated early buzz for its humor and ensemble cast. This project continues Qualley's collaboration with Coen and Cooke after 'Drive-Away Dolls.'