At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Kathryn Bigelow returned with A House of Dynamite, a gripping political thriller starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. Set within an 18-minute countdown to a possible nuclear strike, the film explores power, fear, and fragile decision-making at the highest levels of government.

The Smashing Machine had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025. Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-defining performance as UFC legend Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt. Directed by Benny Safdie, with music by Nala Sinephro, the film earned a fifteen-minute standing ovation and critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of strength, love, and vulnerability.