Overview

• Scarlett Johansson made her directorial debut with 'Eleanor the Great,' which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
• The film stars June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman, and follows a 94-year-old woman rebuilding her life after personal loss.
• Written by Tory Kamen, the story delves into intergenerational bonds and the complexities of grief and healing.
• Johansson described the directing experience as fulfilling and joyful, citing the familial and creative atmosphere on set.
• 'Eleanor the Great' is set for release later in 2025 by Tristar and Sony Pictures Classics, with Johansson expressing interest in future directing projects, potentially including a Marvel film.