The trailer we’ve all been waiting for (or maybe just heard about five minutes ago) has crash-landed! That’s right, Emilia Pérez, the Spanish-language musical that’s already scooping up awards like it’s on an Oscar scavenger hunt, is here to dazzle your eyeballs and tickle your ears.
If you’re still blissfully unaware of this cinematic gem, let me drop some knowledge: It’s already causing major 2025 Oscar chatter after basically flexing all over the Cannes Film Festival. Like, seriously, Cannes rolled out the red carpet, and this movie just moonwalked all over it.
Not only did it win the prestigious Jury Prize (which is Cannes-speak for “You should really pay attention to this”), but it also walked off with Best Actress. And get this—three actresses are sharing the title! It’s like a diva squad goals dream team featuring Karla Sofía Gascón (aka Emilia herself), Zoe Saldaña (yes, that Zoe, who apparently found time between saving the galaxy to be in this), and Selena Gomez (who’s proving she can do more than just drop bops and whip up Instagram-worthy cooking videos).
Now, hold on to your maracas, because here’s the juicy plot: The film is brought to you by Jacques Audiard, a director who probably wakes up every morning and thinks, “How can I blow everyone’s mind today?” Emilia Pérez is described as a “fever dream,” which is movie talk for, “Don’t even try to predict what’s coming next, just let it happen.” It’s got singing, dancing, and more audacity than your cousin trying to sing karaoke without knowing the words. The story follows Emilia (Gascón), a cartel leader with more drama than a telenovela marathon. She ropes in Rita (Saldaña), a fed-up lawyer who’s been stuck in a dead-end job longer than anyone should be stuck in traffic, to help fake her own death. Why? Because Emilia’s ready to stop living a lie and start being her true self—cue the dance numbers!
Oh, and did I mention that Adriana Paz and Edgar Ramírez are in this too? Honestly, this cast is so stacked it might as well be an Avengers movie in disguise.
Circle November 1 on your calendar, because that’s when Emilia Pérez struts into theaters. And if you prefer to watch in the comfort of your PJs while holding a giant bowl of popcorn, don’t worry—it’ll be on Netflix starting November 13. Until then, feast your eyes on the trailer below and get ready for a wild, musical ride!
