Cannes 2025: RAPTURE, More COLD WAR, And More Deals From The Sales Floor [UPDATED]
A look at the coverage from this year’s edition of the Cannes film market.
Markets
ÍDOLOS: Mat Whitecross’ New MotoGP Sports Actioner Launches At Cannes For Buyers
The film stars Óscar Casas, Ana Mena, and Claudio Santamaria.
THE LAST SECRET OF THE FIRST EMPEROR: Johnny Tri Nguyen To Star In New Historical Vietnamese Martial Arts Thriller
Nguyen Phan Quang Binh will direct the film which is now selling at Cannes.
THE EVIL INSIDE: Psycho Thriller Starring Joan Chen Launches Sales At Cannes
Production is underway from director Lingo Hseih.
STRATAGEM: Espionage Action Thriller Launches At Cannes, Lead Cast Announced
Noomi Rapace and Teo Yoo will star in the Europe-set thriller.
JUST PLAY DEAD: Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, And Maria Pedraza To Star In New Crime Thriller
Production begins this Fall from the director of Jason Statham actioner “Homefront”.
FLESH OF THE GODS: Elizabeth Olsen Joins 80s LA Thriller From ‘Mandy’ Director
The actress joins Kristen Stewart (Love Lies Bleeding) and Oscar Isaac (Triple Frontier).
HEAVENS: THE BOY AND HIS ROBOT Hits The Cannes Market For Rich Ho’s Celebrated Mecha Sci-Fi
The film marks the first of its kind out of Singapore as it hits the sales floor.
THE DEPUTY Adds Trio To Matt Sukkar’s Action Crime Debut; Highland Lands Multi-Territorial Deals At Cannes
Cameras roll in Mississippi this week on the new action crime thriller starring Duke Nicholson, and William H. Macy.
PROTECTOR: Milla Jovovich Chases The Past She Left Behind In A First Look Photo
Highland Film Group is handling international sales at the Cannes market.
TACFEST 2025: SEEK, BLOWBACK, ANGIE, And More Announced Among The Winners Of The Action Film Festival’s Third Edition
The festivities kicked off on May 7 and wrapped over the weekend marking another successful entry into the young festival’s history.
ATLAS KING: Sarah Wayne Callies And Anne Winters Join Michael Bisping Crime Thriller Launching At Cannes
More casting news for the Michael Bisping-led action crime thriller shooting in Downtown Los Angeles this summer!
ATLAS KING: Michael Bisping Actioner Leads Slate For New Label Launch At Cannes
Production commences in DTLA this summer.
THE BOOKIE & THE BRUISER: ‘The Gentleman’ Star Theo James Joins S. Craig Zahler’s 50s NYC Gangster Pic
Vince Vaughn also stars in the film.
ZERO PROTOCOL: Rebecca Hall Starring In Zombie Action Horror Filming Later This Year
Production begins later this year.
LEFT SEAT: Michelle Rodriguez Heads New Survival Thriller, Anton Selling At Cannes
Ben Younger will direct the film also starring Richard Gere
PIG VILLAGE: Don Lee Reteams With ‘The Roundup 2 & 3’ Director For Hollywood Action Adventure, Cast Announced
Production is expected to wrap in the first half of 2025!
THE WIDE WEST: ITN Studios Takes World Sales For U.S.-Japanese Western Ahead Of Cannes
The film reteams director Joe Cornet with actor and producer Alexander Nevsky (“Gunfight At Rio Bravo,” “Taken From Rio Bravo”).
KUNG FU: Don’t Miss The Poster For Giddens Ko’s New Martial Arts Adventure Adaptation
Get ready for some KUNG FU in 2026 from director Giddens Ko!
LAKE GEORGE: Noir Crime Drama Scores International Trailer
The movie stars Shea Wigham and Carrie Coon.