Union Hotel is proud to be the official hotel partner of Roy Thomson Hall, putting you just a short, under-five-minute walk from one of Toronto’s most iconic performance spaces. For film lovers and festival-goers, there’s no better home base than the Union Hotel to experience TIFF 2025 in style and comfort.
Here’s your complete guide to first-week screenings at Roy Thomson Hall, including premiere dates, times, and must-see films.
United States of America | 2025 | 113 min | English
Colin Hanks’ documentary celebrates the legendary John Candy, one of the most beloved comedic actors of all time. Featuring candid testimonies from friends and collaborators—including Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, and Catherine O’Hara—this heartfelt film provides a glimpse into Candy’s life, work, and enduring impact on comedy.
Palestine, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan | 2025 | 118 min | Arabic, English
Festival favourite Annemarie Jacir returns with a sweeping period drama set in 1930s Palestine. With a strong international cast including Jeremy Irons and Hiam Abbass, this film explores the ambitions and lives of Palestinians under British rule, blending historical insight with epic storytelling.
United Kingdom | 2025 | 113 min | English
Starring Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes, this inspiring drama follows a British choir director’s efforts to assemble an ensemble during WWI. Written by Alan Bennett, The Choral celebrates music’s power to sustain the human spirit even in the darkest times.
United Kingdom | 2025 | 98 min | English
This propulsive World War II-era heist thriller stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Sam Worthington, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. When a live bomb is discovered at a London construction site, tension mounts and allegiances are tested in this edge-of-your-seat thriller.
India | 1975 | 204 min | Hindi
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this Indian cinema classic blends Western influences with local storytelling. Follow Veeru and Jai as they battle the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, in a film remembered as a landmark of the dacoit western genre.
United States of America | 2025 | 126m | English
Featuring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, this true-crime drama chronicles the escapades of Jeffrey Manchester, the “Rooftop Robber,” as he evades capture while building an unexpected connection with an unsuspecting store employee.
United States | 2025 | 98 min | English
Actor-writer-director Aziz Ansari co-stars with Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Sandra Oh, and Keke Palmer in this irreverent modern fantasy about angels, life’s what-ifs, and a hilarious chain of misadventures.
United States of America | 2025 | 126m | English
Featuring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, this true-crime drama chronicles the escapades of Jeffrey Manchester, the “Rooftop Robber,” as he evades capture while building an unexpected connection with an unsuspecting store employee.
United Kingdom | 2025 | 125 min | English
Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao explores Shakespeare’s domestic life through the lens of tragedy, offering a tender and intimate portrayal of family grief and legacy.
United States | 2025 | 148 min | English, German
Featuring Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, this historical drama chronicles the complex efforts to bring Nazi high command to justice after WWII, blending gripping performances with a powerful narrative.
United States | 2025 | 113 min | English
Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller star in this stirring fantasy about love and choice in the afterlife, exploring how souls navigate one week to decide who they will spend eternity with.
United States | 2025 | 113 min | English
Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller star in this stirring fantasy about love and choice in the afterlife, exploring how souls navigate one week to decide who they will spend eternity with.
United States | 2025 | 98 min | English
Scarlett Johansson’s feature directorial debut stars Oscar nominee June Squibb in a thoughtful, funny, and provocative story about storytelling, identity, and late-life adventure.
South Korea | 2025 | 139 min | Korean
This darkly comic satire follows a man navigating cutthroat workplace politics in present-day South Korea, adapted from a Donald E. Westlake novel and directed by the acclaimed Park Chan-wook.
Make the most of TIFF 2025 with Union Hotel as your home base. As the official hotel partner, we offer a special Roy Thomson Hall rate and are less than a five-minute walk from the venue. Book your stay today and experience TIFF in downtown Toronto in style.
