Eddington (2025)

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

A Western with a Twist: Eddington marks a departure for director Ari Aster, known for horror films like Hereditary and Midsommar, as it is his first foray into the Western genre, albeit with black comedy elements.
Reunion of Stars: The film reunites director Ari Aster with Joaquin Phoenix, who previously collaborated on Beau Is Afraid. Austin Butler and Emma Stone were also cast members.
Filmed in a Real Town: Eddington was primarily filmed in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, with local businesses and buildings repurposed to create the fictional town. A former BBQ restaurant was transformed into the Sheriff's office.
Glitch in the AI: The name of the data center in the film, "SolidGoldMagikarp," is a reference to "glitch tokens" in AI, which are unusual inputs that can cause AI models to behave erratically, symbolizing technology's uncontrollable power in the movie.
Political Commentary: Eddington is set in May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores the political and social turmoil of that time, including mask mandates, social unrest, and the rise of conspiracy theories.