The World Premiere of the musical drama film Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will close the 39th edition of AFI FEST taking place October 22–26, 2025.
Based on a true story, the film written and directed by Craig Brewer, follows two down-on-their-luck musicians, played by Jackman and Hudson, who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
“AFI FEST is proud to close our annual celebration of excellence and artistry with the World Premiere of Song Sung Blue – a timely film about love and resilience – music and magic,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO. “Audiences will leave the theater chanting the refrain of “Sweet Caroline” – so good, so good, so good!”
The festival will take place October 22–26 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro will serve as the Guest Artistic Director, and it will open with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White and written for the screen and directed by Scott Cooper.
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