Scarlett Johansson Shines with Directorial Debut at Cannes

Scarlett Johansson Makes Powerful Directorial Debut at Cannes

Scarlett Johansson has officially made her directorial debut with her film Eleanor the Great, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The movie received a warm standing ovation that lasted five to six minutes — a strong sign that audiences were touched by the story.

Eleanor the Great Stars June Squibb in a Moving Role

The film was shown in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival. It stars 94-year-old actress June Squibb as Eleanor, a woman dealing with deep grief and the discovery of her late friend’s painful past. The story highlights themes of friendship, healing, and forgiveness.

Scarlett and Colin Jost Walked the Red Carpet Together

Scarlett Johansson attended the event with her husband, comedian Colin Jost. The couple was seen posing together and walking the red carpet, showing their close bond and mutual support. While they made a strong public appearance, there was no confirmed kiss between the two during the Cannes event.

Film Praised for Emotion and Performance

After the screening, Johansson called June Squibb "truly inspiring," praising her heartfelt performance. Audiences seemed to agree, as many were moved by the film's emotional journey.

Release Date for Eleanor the Great

First look at Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut #EleanorTheGreat at Cannes.

June Squibb stars in this Un Certain Regard gem. pic.twitter.com/F5oYHvVmHb

— Screen Render (@screenrender) May 20, 2025

Eleanor the Great is set to hit select theaters starting May 23, 2025. Fans of heartfelt dramas will want to mark their calendars for this one.