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Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' Trailer Released with Stone and Dafoe

other · 2026-04-26

Yorgos Lanthimos has released the trailer for his new film 'Kinds of Kindness', a triptych following two men and one woman. The film stars Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer in a cameo. It will be released in US theaters on June 21, 2024, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. The official synopsis reveals three stories: a man without choice seeking control, a policeman alarmed by his wife's return after disappearing at sea, and a woman determined to find someone with a special ability destined to become a spiritual leader. The trailer features a voiceover saying 'This is a moment of truth' and a version of 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'. Lanthimos previously won four Oscars for 'Poor Things' (Best Actress, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling).

Key facts

  • Film title: Kinds of Kindness
  • Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Release date: June 21, 2024 (US)
  • Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
  • Cast: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, Hunter Schafer
  • Structure: triptych of three stories
  • Lanthimos' previous film 'Poor Things' won four Oscars
  • Trailer features 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'

Entities

Artists

  • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Emma Stone
  • Willem Dafoe
  • Margaret Qualley
  • Jesse Plemons
  • Hong Chau
  • Joe Alwyn
  • Mamoudou Athie
  • Hunter Schafer

Institutions

  • Searchlight Pictures

Locations

  • United States

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