History of Eleanor the Great in Timeline

Updated: May 20, 2025

Eleanor the Great is an upcoming American drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson and written by Tory Kamen. The movie stars June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman. The film's release date and plot details are currently unknown.

1998: Scarlett Johansson observes Robert Redford during The Horse Whisperer filming

In 1998, at the age of 12, Scarlett Johansson observed Robert Redford during the filming of The Horse Whisperer, which inspired her early desire to direct.

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September 2023: Scarlett Johansson to make directorial debut with "Eleanor, Invisible"

In September 2023, it was announced that Scarlett Johansson would make her feature directorial debut with Eleanor, Invisible, a character-driven script by Tory Kamen.

February 2024: Cast additions and production details revealed for Eleanor the Great

In February 2024, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman joined the cast of Eleanor the Great. TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics partnered to distribute the film. Principal photography also began in February 2024, with Hélène Louvart as director of photography.

April 2025: Eleanor the Great included in Cannes Film Festival lineup

In April 2025, Eleanor the Great was revealed to be part of the Un Certain Regard lineup at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

May 20, 2025: Eleanor the Great World Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

On May 20, 2025, Eleanor the Great had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

2025: Eleanor the Great film release

In 2025, Eleanor the Great, an American drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson and written by Tory Kamen, was released. The film stars June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman.