The Wedding Banquet (2025 film)

The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet
Directed by	Andrew Ahn
Screenplay by	Andrew Ahn; James Schamus;
Based on	The Wedding Banquet; by Ang Lee
Produced by	James Schamus; Joe Pirro; Anita Gou; Caroline Clark;
Starring	Lily Gladstone; Kelly Marie Tran; Bowen Yang; Han Gi-chan; Joan Chen; Youn Yuh-jung;
Cinematography	Ki Jin Kim
Edited by	Geraud Brisson
Music by	Jay Wadley
Production; companies	ShivHans Pictures; Symbolic Exchange; Kindred Spirit;
Distributed by	Bleecker Street; ShivHans Pictures;
Release dates	January 27, 2025 (Sundance); April 18, 2025 (United States);
Country	United States
Language	English

The Wedding Banquet is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Ahn and co-written by James Schamus. It is a remake of the 1993 film of the same name. It stars Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung.

The Wedding Banquet is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025.

Cast

Production

In April 2024, it was reported that a remake of the 1993 film of the same name was in development, with Andrew Ahn directing and co-writing the screenplay with James Schamus, who co-wrote the original film. Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung were cast in the lead roles.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Filming

Principal photography began on May 27, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada, and wrapped on June 28.^[4]^[1]

Release

The Wedding Banquet is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025.^[1]^[5]^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Malkin, Marc (April 25, 2024). "Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in 'The Wedding Banquet' Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Raup, Jordan (April 25, 2024). "Andrew Ahn to Remake Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet with Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang & More". The Film Stage. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ "Andrew Ahn to Remake Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet with Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang & More". Autostraddle. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Vardhan, Harsh (April 23, 2024). "Lily Gladstone to Star in The Wedding Banquet Remake". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
^ D'Alessadndro, Anthony (December 17, 2024). "Bleecker Street Sets 2025 Slate With Sundance Title 'The Wedding Banquet', 'The Friend', 'Hard Truths' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 17, 2024.

External links

The Wedding Banquet at IMDb

[Variety-1] Malkin, Marc (April 25, 2024). "Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in 'The Wedding Banquet' Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[2] Raup, Jordan (April 25, 2024). "Andrew Ahn to Remake Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet with Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang & More". The Film Stage. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[3] "Andrew Ahn to Remake Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet with Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang & More". Autostraddle. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[4] Vardhan, Harsh (April 23, 2024). "Lily Gladstone to Star in The Wedding Banquet Remake". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[5] D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

[6] D'Alessadndro, Anthony (December 17, 2024). "Bleecker Street Sets 2025 Slate With Sundance Title 'The Wedding Banquet', 'The Friend', 'Hard Truths' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 17, 2024.

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