Fwends
When an estranged friend spontaneously arrives in Melbourne from Sydney, two girls spend a weekend confronting their personal struggles, existential dread, and the messy realities of growing up and growing apart.
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Sophie Somerville Director · Emmanuelle Mattana Writer Melissa Gan Writer
United States release October 18, 2025 · Produced in Australia · Languages English, French
Production
Excellent Friends and Future Success!
Production
Australia
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
Germany · February 15, 2025
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
United States · October 18, 2025
Premiere · Hawai'i International Film Festival
Australia · November 6, 2025
Theatrical
Australia
June 7, 2025 · Premiere · Sydney Film Festival
August 19, 2025 · Premiere · Melbourne International Film Festival
October 16, 2025 · Premiere · Adelaide Film Festival
November 29, 2025 · Premiere · Brisbane International Film Festival
China
April 19, 2025 · Premiere · Beijing International Film Festival
New Zealand
March 11, 2026 · Digital
South Korea
August 24, 2025 · Premiere · Seoul International Women's Film Festival
Spain
June 20, 2025 · Premiere · Cinema Jove
Taiwan
October 22, 2025 · Premiere · Women Make Waves International Film Festival
United Kingdom
October 9, 2025 · Premiere · BFI London Film Festival
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