The Fabelmans, the coming-of-age drama directed by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient and Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg, will close AFI FEST 2022.

The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle and Judd Hirsch. The ensemble cast includes Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, Robin Bartlett and Keeley Karsten.

The Fabelmans arrives in theaters beginning November 11, 2022.

“AFI FEST is where magic happens,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO. “And there is no greater cinematic magician than Steven Spielberg. We are honored to celebrate his return to the festival with this intimately powerful film that will send the audience’s spirits soaring.”

Now in its 36th year, AFI FEST 2022 will take place exclusively in person in Los Angeles from November 2-6, 2022.