Julia Roberts returns to the big screen in a gripping new role as a college professor entangled in scandal in After the Hunt. The upcoming psychological thriller, directed by Challengers filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, debuted its first trailer on July 16, and it promises tension, secrets, and fallout.
Roberts stars as a respected professor whose world is upended when a student named Maggie (Ayo Edebiri) accuses a fellow professor, Hank (Andrew Garfield), of assault. “He crossed the line,” Maggie says in the trailer, sparking chaos on campus as the faculty begins to question not just the accusation, but each other. Meanwhile, a secret from Roberts’ character’s own past threatens to resurface.
The trailer hints at deeper themes beneath the surface, generational conflict, campus politics, and the echoes of the #MeToo movement. Screenwriter Nora Garrett crafts an intimate drama that challenges power dynamics and moral ambiguity in academia.
Joining Roberts, Garfield, and Edebiri are Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny, rounding out a formidable ensemble. The film was first previewed at CinemaCon 2025, where the cast praised Guadagnino’s bold storytelling. “He explores desire, envy, betrayal and love,” Garfield said. Edebiri added, “It’s a film made to watch and discuss together.”
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, After the Hunt opens in theaters on October 10. This marks Roberts’ first major release since 2023’s Leave the World Behind and continues Guadagnino’s streak of buzzy, thought-provoking dramas.
With layered performances, high-stakes emotions, and a razor-sharp script, After the Hunt is poised to spark conversation, and possibly awards buzz, when it lands in cinemas this fall.
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