In her latest role, Julia Roberts dives headfirst into scandal, secrets, and power struggles. Amazon MGM Studios released the first trailer for “After the Hunt”. The film is a tense psychological drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, the creator of “Challengers”.
A Studentâs Accusation Sparks Campus Tension
In the film, Ayo Edebiri plays Maggie, a bright student who approaches Robertsâ character to accuse another professor, Hank (played by Andrew Garfield), of assault. âHe crossed the line,â Maggie tells her in the trailer â a line that sets off a wave of doubt, denial, and unease across the college campus.
As the allegations ripple through the academic community, Robertsâ character faces increasing pressure.
Official Synopsis Hints at Secrets & Shifting Power
As per Hollywood reporter, Amazon MGM describes After the Hunt as âa gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.â
Written by actress and filmmaker Nora Garrett, the film explores intergenerational tensions and the lasting impact of power, trust, and trauma in the post-#MeToo era.
The trailer opens with a heated debate among faculty members about younger generations being too easily offended â a conversation that foreshadows the cultural and emotional collision at the storyâs center.
‘They’re Acting For Their Lives’: Fans Praise Julia Roberts & Andrew Garfield
(Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)Fans are already raving about the After the Hunt trailer, praising Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield for their powerful performances. Social media lit up with excitement, with many calling the cast âflawlessâ and the drama âgripping”. One comment read: “Okay, ‘AFTER THE HUNT’ trailer just dropped and itâs awesome I’m already clearing my schedule. That cast is a masterclass waiting to happen. The hype is real!”
Another fan wrote: “This cast is pure gold the trailer promises something special October canât come soon enough for this cinematic treat”
Another cinema admirer chimed in and said: âJulia, Andrew, and Ayo in one film? Thatâs already awards bait. Guadagnino never misses when it comes to tension and beauty. Canât wait. ð¬ð”
“The race to the Oscar has just started, and we have the first leading thriller. Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield are ACTING for their lives.” read another comment.
A social media user exclaimed, “Looks really good. Only a handful of directors guarantee a theater viewing, and hes at the top of the list”
At CinemaCon 2025 in April, director Luca Guadagnino appeared onstage at Caesarâs Palace with Garfield & Edebiri to present the project. Speaking to Deadline, the cast praised Roberts’ work in the lead role, calling it âbrilliantâ and emotionally layered during the event.
The film also stars Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny in key supporting roles.
“After the Hunt” Release Date: When You Can Watch Julia Robertsâ New Drama
“After the Hunt” is scheduled to release in theaters on October 10, positioning itself as a major awards season contender.
The drama promises a thought-provoking look at accountability, memory, and moral ambiguity â all anchored by what critics are already calling one of Julia Robertsâ most gripping performances in years.
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