New York Film Festival 2025 Unveils Exciting Lineup

NEW YORK, NY — The 63rd New York Film Festival kicks off on September 26, 2025, running through October 13, 2025, at Lincoln Center and various venues across the city, including BAM. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership with Rolex, the festival promises an array of groundbreaking films from renowned directors.

The current lineup features films from notable filmmakers such as Luca Guadagnino, Jim Jarmusch, Bradley Cooper, and Park Chan-wook, among others. Passes for the festival are on sale now, with individual tickets available starting September 18.

Among the highlights is a special one-night screening of the world’s most exciting new short films at BAM. Films include Radu Muntean’s “Index,” which follows a forest ranger on an unsettling investigation, and Gabriel Abrantes’s “Arguments in Favor of Love,” portraying the final stages of a relationship through artistic animation.

Abdellah Taïa’s “Cairo Streets” illustrates nostalgia and personal connection as a man searches for his long-lost friend in busy Cairo. Alice Diop’s “Fragments for Venus” presents a poetic exploration of womanhood set against the backdrop of Paris and contemporary New York.

Tickets for screenings in Alice Tully Hall are priced at $35, while smaller venues offer tickets at $30. Members of Film at Lincoln Center receive discounts.

Attendees can also enjoy discussions, Q&As, and appearances from filmmakers including Bradley Cooper and Julia Roberts. NYFF tickets are expected to be in high demand, and viewers are encouraged to secure their seats early.

This year’s festival showcases 34 films, featuring international favorites and both blockbuster and indie productions, making it a must-see for cinema lovers.