Elle Fanning’s Stellar Year: Acclaimed Performances and Groundbreaking New Projects

A Year of Remarkable Achievements

While Elle Fanning’s performance in the Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ earned the film a Best Picture nomination at the 2025 Academy Awards, she also received significant recognition, including a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Critical Acclaim at Cannes

Her latest film ‘Sentimental Value’ received an extraordinary 19-minute standing ovation at its Cannes premiere. The movie, set for release on August 20th, 2025, showcases Fanning’s versatility alongside her duties as a L’Oréal Paris ambassador.

In ‘Sentimental Value’, Fanning stars with Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård in a compelling narrative about two sisters mourning their mother’s loss. The story takes an interesting turn when their father, a once-famous director, returns with a comeback film script and offers the lead role to one of them.

Pioneering New Territory

In a significant career move, Fanning has taken on the lead role in ‘Predator: Badlands’, the latest installment in the Predator franchise. The film follows a young Predator outcast who finds an unlikely ally while searching for the ultimate adversary, and is scheduled for release on November 7th, 2025.

Future Projects and Personal Growth

Fanning is also producing a TV series titled ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ for Apple, starring alongside Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer. The actress has described 2025 as a particularly special year, noting significant personal and professional growth.

Reflecting on her journey, Fanning has emphasized the importance of authenticity in her career, stating, “Such a big question that the movie asks is, ‘Where do you draw the line between making up who you want to be, and the truth?’ Truth is so important—we should fight for it.” She acknowledges that as an artist, maintaining some privacy can serve as protection, ensuring audiences focus on the art rather than personal history.