Akin Omotoso, Angelina Jolie, Dwayne Johnson to attend TIFF 2025
By Tosin Brown –
Leading African filmmaker Akin Omotoso, alongside Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Dwayne Johnson, has been announced as some of the talents expected at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which kicks off on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The announcement was made by TIFF organizers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Other global talents expected at the festival include Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Matthew McConaughey, Sydney Sweeney, Natalie Portman, Emily Blunt, Daniel Craig, Paul Mescal, Mia Goth, Steven Soderbergh, Claire Denis, Baz Luhrmann, Anurag Kashyap, Charli XCX, J Balvin, Method Man, Jodie Foster, Lee Byung-hun, Dustin Hoffman, Ralph Fiennes, Riz Ahmed, Brian Cox, Josh O’Connor, Seal, and Park Chan-wook.
TIFF 2025 will showcase the best of Canadian and international cinema, featuring film screenings, special events, and talks with stars.
The festival will also host TIFF’s Industry Conference, providing a platform for networking, masterclasses, and discussions with top professionals in the global film industry.
This milestone edition of TIFF marks 50 years of celebrating cinematic excellence and cultural exchange through film.
Attendees can expect a mix of premieres, award contenders, and emerging talent, reflecting diverse voices from across the globe.
TIFF 2025 runs from September 4 to September 14, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario, offering audiences a full lineup of films, events, and industry engagements.
