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Eternity (2025 film)

Eternity is a 2025 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by David Freyne, who co-wrote the screenplay with Pat Cunnane.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Eternity is a 2025 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by David Freyne, who co-wrote the screenplay with Pat Cunnane. The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner as a woman in the afterlife who must choose between her husband and her first love. It was released in 2025 and distributed by A24.

Premise

The film is set in an afterlife junction where newly arrived souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity. Joan is confronted with a choice between the husband she spent her life with and the first love who died young and waited decades for her.

Production

Eternity was directed by David Freyne, with the screenplay credited to Freyne and Pat Cunnane. It is an American production in English.

Cast

Elizabeth Olsen plays Joan, Miles Teller plays Larry, and Callum Turner plays Luke. Supporting roles are filled by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, John Early, and Olga Merediz.

Release

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025, and opened in U.S. theatres on November 26, 2025. A streaming release followed on December 23, 2025. The film's premiere at TIFF gave it a direct Canadian connection.

Key facts

  • Set in an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity.
  • Joan must choose between her long-time husband Larry and her first love Luke.
  • David Freyne directed the film and co-wrote it with Pat Cunnane.
  • The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, John Early, and Olga Merediz.
  • The film was released theatrically in the United States on November 26, 2025, and distributed by A24.
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Canadian context

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, giving it a direct Canadian connection through one of the country's major film events.[1][9]

Frequently asked questions

What is Eternity about?
It follows Joan in the afterlife as she must choose between her husband and her first love.
Who directed Eternity?
David Freyne directed the film.
Who stars in Eternity?
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner are the lead actors.
What genre is Eternity?
It is a fantasy romantic comedy.
When was Eternity released?
It premiered in September 2025 and was released in U.S. theatres on November 26, 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternity_(2025_film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, release dates, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/eternity_2025
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, distributor, cast, release date, runtime, and rating.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/eternity/umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, director, and starring cast.
  4. YouTube / A24 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXTps1REHU
    Supports: Official trailer confirming title, director, cast, and theatrical release timing.
  5. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/sep/11/eternity-movie-review
    Supports: Plot details, character names, and Toronto Film Festival release context.