The long-anticipated spiritual sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut is finally here, and it’s turning heads across the film world. Titled Eyes Wide Open, this 2025 erotic psychological thriller brings back the haunting mystique of elite secret societies, obsession, and desire — with a modern cinematic twist.
Directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker Lena Monroe, Eyes Wide Open stars Florence Pugh as Dr. Clara Hartman, a brilliant but emotionally distant psychoanalyst pulled into a dangerous web of ritualistic suicides. Opposite her, Robert Pattinson plays Vincent Walker, a charismatic billionaire heir to the secret society we first glimpsed in Kubrick’s 1999 masterpiece.
💰 Big Budget, Bold Vision
Backed by Netflix Originals with a reported $95 million production and marketing budget, Eyes Wide Open boasts high-end visuals shot on Canon Cinema Lenses, lush costume design, and a gripping score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The teaser trailer dropped last week, racking up over 22 million views in 72 hours and trending globally on YouTube.
📸 Trailer Success: Sensual & Mysterious
The official trailer highlights stunning natural landscapes, eerie masked rituals, and intense performances from Pugh and Pattinson. Fans are praising its seductive tone and Fincher-esque pacing, calling it “a worthy successor” and “the sexiest thriller of the decade.”
🕵️♀️ What’s It About?
Set in modern-day New York and parts of Europe, the story explores Clara’s descent into the secrets of a powerful society that masks desire with control — and forces her to confront her own shadow. With whispers of betrayal, eroticism, and psychological unraveling, the film promises both style and substance.
📅 Release Date & Hype
Eyes Wide Open is set for a worldwide release on September 26, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. Expect a limited theatrical run and major festival appearances beforehand.
