The Wedding Banquet is a 2025 American romantic comedy directed by Andrew Ahn. This film is a contemporary reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic. The movie is about cultural identity, family expectations, and LGBTQ+ relationships. The narrative follows Min, who, frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, proposes a green-card marriage to their friend Angela. In exchange, Min offers to fund Angela’s partner Lee’s expensive IVF treatments. Their plans for a simple elopement are disrupted when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.
Movie Title: The Wedding Banquet
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: April 18, 2025
Director: Andrew Ahn
Writers:
- Andrew Ahn
- James Schamus
Producers:
- Anita Gou
- Joe Pirro
- Caroline Clark
- James Schamus
Main Cast and Roles:
- Han Gi-chan as Min
- Bowen Yang as Chris
- Kelly Marie Tran as Angela
- Lily Gladstone as Lee
- Joan Chen as May Chen
- Youn Yuh-jung as Ja-Young
Running Time: 103 minutes
Age Rating: R (for language and some sexual material/nudity)
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Production Companies:
- ShivHans Pictures
- Kindred Spirit
- Symbolic Exchange
Distributor:
- Bleecker Street (United States and Canada)
- Universal Pictures (International)
Music: Jay Wadley
Cinematography: Ki Jin Kim
Editing: Geraud Brisson
Production Details: Principal photography began on May 27, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada, and concluded on June 28, 2024.
Availability: The Wedding Banquet is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025. Information regarding international release dates or streaming availability has not been announced at this time.
