Anniversary (2025) Official Trailer – Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Phoebe Dynevor & Dylan O’Brien in a Family Torn Apart

“Every family has secrets… but some are explosive enough to shake a nation.”

The first official trailer for Anniversary (2025) has dropped, and it’s already generating buzz as one of this year’s most unsettling thrillers. Directed by Jan Komasa (Corpus Christi, Suicide Room) and distributed by Lionsgate, this haunting drama-thriller is set to hit theaters on October 29, 2025. With an ensemble cast led by Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Phoebe Dynevor, and Dylan O’Brien, the film dives into the unsettling collision of politics, power, and family loyalty.

🌀 The Story – When Family Meets The Change

The film follows Ellen (Diane Lane) and Paul (Kyle Chandler), parents who have built their lives around family stability and tradition. But everything unravels when Liz (Phoebe Dynevor) — Ellen’s former student — reenters their lives and begins a relationship with their son Josh (Dylan O’Brien).

Liz isn’t just another new face at the dinner table. She is closely tied to a controversial and fast-rising political movement called “The Change.” Her presence exposes the fractures in the Taylor family, forcing each member to confront hard truths, shifting allegiances, and dangerous loyalties.

As simmering conflicts boil over, the Taylors find themselves at the center of a storm that mirrors the chaos threatening to engulf the entire nation.

🎭 The Cast – Powerhouse Ensemble

• Diane Lane as Ellen – A mother watching her world collapse from within.

• Kyle Chandler as Paul – A father struggling to keep his family intact.

• Phoebe Dynevor as Liz – The former student whose connection to “The Change” puts everyone at risk.

• Dylan O’Brien as Josh – The son torn between love and loyalty.

• Zoey Deutch as Cynthia

• Mckenna Grace as Birdie

• Madeline Brewer as Anna

• Daryl McCormack as Rob

• Rebecca O’Mara as Enumerator

The mix of veteran stars (Lane, Chandler) and rising talent (Dynevor, O’Brien, Grace) creates an intergenerational clash that mirrors the film’s themes of division and upheaval.

🎬 Behind the Scenes

• Director: Jan Komasa (Corpus Christi).

• Screenplay: Lori Rosene-Gambino.

• Story by: Jan Komasa & Lori Rosene-Gambino.

• Producers: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Kate Churchill.

• Production Company: Fifth Season.

• Distributor: Lionsgate.

Komasa, known for his gritty realism and emotionally charged storytelling, brings a European cinematic edge to an American political-family thriller.

📅 Release Date

• October 29, 2025 – Exclusively in theaters.

📺 Where to Watch

Anniversary (2025) will be released only in theaters on October 29, 2025. No streaming platform has been announced yet, but given Lionsgate’s track record, it could land on platforms like Peacock, Starz, or Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run.

⚡ Why It Matters

At its core, Anniversary is more than a thriller — it’s a reflection of our times. It examines how political unrest seeps into homes, relationships, and love itself. Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler bring emotional gravitas, while Phoebe Dynevor and Dylan O’Brien inject fresh intensity into a narrative about the cost of change, both personal and national.

This is the kind of film that doesn’t just entertain — it sparks conversation.