The Toronto International Film Festival is back for its golden jubilee—and TIFF 2025 stars are bringing Hollywood glamour to Canada. From Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson to Daniel Craig and Brendan Fraser, the red carpet is shining brighter than ever. Running September 4 to 14, 2025, this year’s milestone 50th edition is packed with premieres, awards buzz, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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A Golden Jubilee, A Star-Studded Spectacle
Celebrating 50 years, TIFF 2025 is more than a film festival—it’s a global stage for cinema. With 292 films spanning blockbusters, indie darlings, documentaries, and bold debuts, audiences can expect an unmatched variety.
Opening Night: John Candy: I Like Me by Colin Hanks, a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian comedy legend.
Closing Night: Peak Everything by Anne Émond, a romantic comedy with a climate-conscious twist.
The Biggest Celebs at TIFF 2025
From Scarlett Johansson to Channing Tatum, the TIFF 2025 stars lineup proves why Toronto remains a global red carpet hotspot.
- Scarlett Johansson steps behind the camera for her directorial debut Eleanor the Great, starring 95-year-old Oscar nominee June Squibb (Celebrity Land).
- Channing Tatum headlines Roofman, based on a true story—and collects the TIFF 2025 Tribute Performer Award (EW).
- Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Reuters).
- Keanu Reeves & Aziz Ansari debut Good Fortune, a body-swap comedy.
- Matthew McConaughey stars in The Lost Bus, a wildfire thriller by Paul Greengrass.
- Brendan Fraser arrives with Rental Family and serves as TIFF’s Honorary Chair.
- Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, featuring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, makes its Canadian premiere.
- Other big names: Angelina Jolie (Couture), Sydney Sweeney (Christy), Jodie Foster, Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Ralph Fiennes.
TIFF Tribute Awards: Honors Worth Watching
On September 7, TIFF recognizes industry excellence with its prestigious Tribute Awards:
- Channing Tatum & Nina Hoss — Performer Awards
- Catherine O’Hara — Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award
- Guillermo del Toro — Director Award
- Jodie Foster — Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award
- Idris Elba — Impact Media Prize
Past honorees have gone on to Oscar triumphs making these awards a key predictor of Hollywood’s biggest night.
TIFF 2025 Fan Guide
Visitors hoping to spot their favorite TIFF 2025 stars can head to fan zones at Nathan Phillips Square or book premium stays through RivetStays.com.
- Fan Zones & Screenings: Nathan Phillips Square is hosting outdoor screenings and celeb meet-ups.
- Tickets & Access: Passes for the public are available via TIFF’s official site.
- Where to Stay: Whether you’re catching premieres or celebrity-spotting on King Street, RivetStays.com offers boutique, design-forward stays steps from the action.
Why TIFF 2025 Matters
- Star Power: From Johansson to McConaughey, TIFF attracts Hollywood’s elite.
- Premiere Potential: World premieres like Roofman and Knives Out 3 fuel awards buzz.
- Tribute Awards Momentum: Honors spotlight future Oscar winners.
- Golden Anniversary: 50 years of global storytelling celebrated in Toronto.
Quick Highlights Recap
| Focus Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Opening & Closing | John Candy: I Like Me opens; Peak Everything closes |
| Major Stars | Johansson, Tatum, Craig, Reeves, Fraser, Zhao, McConaughey, Jolie |
| Tribute Awards | Tatum, O’Hara, del Toro, Foster, Elba, Hoss honored |
| Premieres/Entries | Roofman, Eleanor the Great, Knives Out 3, Hamnet, Good Fortune |
