‘Eddington’ Faces COVID on HBO Max on Nov. 14

The satire, which drew a nearly seven-minute standing ovation in its launch at Cannes this May, began premium streaming on August 12

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Directed by: Art Aster
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Deirdre O’Connell, Emma Stone, Micheal Ward,
Pedro Pascal, Cameron Mann, Matt Gomez Hidaka
Written by: Art Aster
Rating: R
Running time: 148 minutes
Genre: Western
Theatrical Release: July 18, 2025
Streaming: August 12, 2025
US & Canada Boxoffice: $10,005,877
Worldwide: $11,299,038
Country: USA
Studio: A24
Website: https://a24films.com/films/eddington

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico during COVID in 2020.