BFI London Film Festival 2025: Experience the World’s Best New Films and Storytelling

BFI London Film Festival 2025

Discover the most exciting international films, series, and immersive storytelling at the 69th BFI London Film Festival. You can see world premieres and unique films and also come across famous casts like the ex-Bond actor, Daniel Craig. The festival brings together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals to celebrate cinema in all its forms. Check the dates and then, go for a BFI London Film Festival Car Hire.

Key Dates:

• 3 September: Full festival programme revealed
• 8 September: Priority booking opens for BFI Patrons
• 9 September: Priority booking opens for BFI Members
• 16 September: General tickets on sale
• 2 October: Extra tickets released

Opening Night Gala – 8 October 2025

The festival kicks off at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, with the international premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, directed by Rian Johnson. Experience the red carpet event, enjoy an exclusive champagne reception, and be among the first to witness Daniel Craig returning as Benoit Blanc in a thrilling new murder mystery. The ensemble cast includes Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner and Thomas Haden Church.

You can go for a car hire at London to visit the different venues without having to change vehicles every time, for easy movements across the film festival.

Venues

• BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX, Curzon Mayfair, ICA, Prince Charles Cinema, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, Vue West End
• Expanded & XR: BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, Rambert
• Press & industry screenings: Picturehouse Central
• LFF on tour: Partner cinemas across the UK

How to reach BFI London Film Festival

Be part of a unique cinematic celebration, enjoy exclusive premieres, meet creatives, and experience world-class storytelling across film, series, and immersive art. Just take a Dollar Car rental and you can reach the venues hassle-free.