Hedda (2025 film)

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Hedda
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Teaser poster
Directed by Nia DaCosta
Screenplay byNia DaCosta
Based on Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Sean Bobbitt
Edited byJacob Secher Schulsinger
Music by Hildur Guðnadóttir
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
Release dates
  • September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07)(TIFF)
  • October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)(United States)
Running time
107 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hedda is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. Tessa Thompson stars in the title role and is a producer on the film, with Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss in supporting roles.

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The film is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025. It is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on October 22, 2025, before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 29.

Cast

Production

It was announced in July 2022 that Nia DaCosta was writing and directing a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's play. [2] In April 2023, Tessa Thompson, who had previously starred in DaCosta's directorial debut film Little Woods , was cast to star in the film, and set to serve as a producer. [3] In June, Eve Hewson, Callum Turner, Nina Hoss and Nicholas Pinnock were added to the cast. [4] [5] [6] In January 2024, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Finbar Lynch, Mirren Mack, Jamael Westman, and Saffron Hocking joined the cast of the film. [7]

Pre-production commenced in November 2023. Principal photography began in the United Kingdom by January 2024. [8] [7]

Release

Hedda is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025. [9] [10] It will also screen in competition at the 69th BFI London Film Festival on October 12, 2025. [11] [12]

The film is set to be released in select theaters in the United States on October 22, 2025, before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 29. [13] [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Hedda". Amazon MGM Studios . Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. Jackson, Angelique (July 7, 2022). "Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  3. Ritman, Alex (April 14, 2023). "Tessa Thompson to Lead Hedda, Nia DaCosta's Reimagining of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion, Plan B (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  4. Grobar, Matt (June 5, 2023). "Eve Hewson Joins Tessa Thompson In Nia DaCosta's Hedda For Orion & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  5. Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2023). "Callum Turner Joins Tessa Thompson in Nia DaCosta's Hedda Gabler Movie". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  6. Grobar, Matt (June 14, 2023). "Társ Nina Hoss & For Lifes Nicholas Pinnock Join Orion Pictures' Hedda". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (January 8, 2024). "Orion Pictures' 'Hedda' Adds Imogen Poots & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  8. UK-based productions paused due to US strikes
  9. "Hedda". TIFF. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  10. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 26, 2025). "TIFF Adds Five World Premieres: Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda', Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christopers', Alejandro Amenábar's 'The Captive' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  11. Booth, Ned (August 21, 2025). "2025 BFI London Film Festival's Official Competition Includes Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda,' Mona Fastvold's 'The Testament Of Ann Lee' & More". The Playlist. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  12. Ford, Lily (August 21, 2025). "Saoirse Ronan, Tessa Thompson Movies, Mona Fastvold's 'The Testament of Ann Lee' With Amanda Seyfried Set for London Film Fest Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  13. Booth, Ned (June 26, 2025). "TIFF 2025 Announces Nia CaCosta's 'Hedda,' Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' & More As Official Selections For Its 50th Edition". The Playlist. Retrieved June 26, 2025.