š¬ I Wish You All the Best (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & What to Expect from the Heartfelt Story of Identity and Acceptance ā In Theaters November 7
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- Jul 2
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š¬ I Wish You All the BestĀ (2025): A Tender, Timely Tale of Identity, Acceptance, and Belonging
Theaters November 7, 2025
āBe who you are ā even when the world tells you not to be.ā
From the pages of Mason Deaverās bestselling YA novel comes I Wish You All the Best, a heartwarming and emotionally resonant coming-of-age story that feels perfectly placed for our time. Directed with compassion and clarity, the film is a celebration of identity, chosen family,Ā and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically.
Led by Corey Fogelmanis, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, and Lena Dunham, the film promises to speak to anyone who's ever felt like an outsiderāand anyone learning how to show up for the people they love.
š The Story
Ben De Backer (played by Corey Fogelmanis) is your typical high school juniorāuntil they make the deeply personal decision to come out as nonbinary. Rather than being met with love, Ben is kicked out of their parentsā home.
With nowhere else to turn, Ben reaches out to HannahĀ (Alexandra Daddario), their estranged older sister who left home years earlier. Hannah, now married to her partner Thomas (Cole Sprouse), takes Ben in and becomes an anchor in their new and unfamiliar world.
As Ben starts over at a new school, they begin forging tentative friendships, including with a sweet and funny classmate (Miles Gutierrez-Riley) and a quirky, affirming art teacher (Lena Dunham). But healing from rejectionāand figuring out what it truly means to be seenātakes time.
š« Why This Film Matters
At its core, I Wish You All the BestĀ is a story about resilienceĀ and hope. It doesnāt just explore gender identityāit explores family, friendship, trauma, love, and the everyday battles of adolescence. Itās a gentle but powerful reminder that being yourself is both the hardest and bravest thing you can do.
Director and screenwriter [to be announced] treats Benās journey with empathy, balancing moments of emotional weight with touches of humor and lightness that make this story accessible and deeply moving.
š The Cast
Corey FogelmanisĀ delivers a raw and touching performance as Ben, embodying the vulnerability and strength of a teen finding their voice.
Alexandra DaddarioĀ is magnetic as Hannah, a sister learning how to step into a new role in Benās life while confronting her own past.
Cole SprouseĀ brings warmth and levity as Thomas, offering quiet support and subtle moments of compassion.
Lena Dunham, in a standout supporting role, adds humor and heart as the unconventional art teacher who encourages Ben to embrace their creativityāand themselves.
Miles Gutierrez-RileyĀ shines as the kind and charming classmate who just might be more than a friend.
š¼ļø A New Kind of Coming-of-Age
Unlike many teen dramas, I Wish You All the BestĀ doesn't hinge on big climactic reveals. Instead, it unfolds in tender, intimate moments: a shared glance in the hallway, a quiet conversation about pronouns, a first taste of acceptance.
It joins a growing wave of inclusive storytelling that centers queer and nonbinary voicesānot as side plots or symbols, but as complex, fully formed protagonists.
š Save the Date
I Wish You All the BestĀ opens in theaters November 7, 2025Ā ā and itās one film you wonāt want to miss. Whether youāre a fan of the book or new to Benās story, this adaptation offers a universal reminder of the power of love, acceptance, and second chances.
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