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Photos show highlights from the Venice Film Festival

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Photos show highlights from the Venice Film Festival
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Photos show highlights from the Venice Film Festival

2025-09-01 16:47 Last Updated At:16:50

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is in full swing with a starry batch of awards season hopefuls arriving in Italy for glamorous premieres and discussions about their films. Emma Stone,George Clooney and Julia Roberts are just some of the stars who have new films premiering at the Venice festival, which runs through Sept. 6.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Kevin Spacey poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Kevin Spacey poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, left, and Charlotte Rampling pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, left, and Charlotte Rampling pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Evan Lowenstein, from left, Kevin Spacey and Lucie Lowenstein pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Evan Lowenstein, from left, Kevin Spacey and Lucie Lowenstein pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Jim Jarmusch poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Jim Jarmusch poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Piero Pelu holds a flag that reads 'Peace' on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Piero Pelu holds a flag that reads 'Peace' on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Charlotte Rampling poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Charlotte Rampling poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, from left, Charlotte Rampling and Vicky Krieps pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, from left, Charlotte Rampling and Vicky Krieps pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Vikander poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Vikander poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Jude Law poses for festival goers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Jude Law poses for festival goers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alessandra De Tomaso poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Alessandra De Tomaso poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mads Mikkelsen poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Mads Mikkelsen poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Rose Bertram poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Rose Bertram poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Potsy Ponciroli, left, and Amber Ponciroli pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Potsy Ponciroli, left, and Amber Ponciroli pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Karla Sofia Gascon poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Karla Sofia Gascon poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Felix Kammerer poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Felix Kammerer poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mia Goth poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mia Goth poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jacob Elordi poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jacob Elordi poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Marisa Del Toro, from left, director Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Marisa Del Toro, from left, director Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield departs from the 'After the Hunt' photo call at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield departs from the 'After the Hunt' photo call at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Nicole Avant, from left, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Riley Keough pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Nicole Avant, from left, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Riley Keough pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Noah Baumbach, left, and Rohmer Baumbach pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Noah Baumbach, left, and Rohmer Baumbach pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jesse Plemons poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jesse Plemons poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Noomi Rapace poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Noomi Rapace poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Tilda Swinton poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Tilda Swinton poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Benedetta Porcaroli poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Benedetta Porcaroli poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Silverstone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Alicia Silverstone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Sunny Sandler, from left, Sadie Sandler, Jackie Sandler, and Adam Sandler pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Sunny Sandler, from left, Sadie Sandler, Jackie Sandler, and Adam Sandler pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Riley Keough poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Riley Keough poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Loredana Salanta poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Loredana Salanta poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Stavros Halkias, from left, Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Stavros Halkias, from left, Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Toni Servillo poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Toni Servillo poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Paolo Sorrentino poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Paolo Sorrentino poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Barbara Palvin poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Barbara Palvin poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Heidi Klum poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Heidi Klum poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Gue poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Gue poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Anna Ferzetti, from left, Toni Servillo, director Paolo Sorrentino, Linda Messerklinger, Orlando Cinque, and Giuseppe Gaiani pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Anna Ferzetti, from left, Toni Servillo, director Paolo Sorrentino, Linda Messerklinger, Orlando Cinque, and Giuseppe Gaiani pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Producer David Heyman, from left, Emily Mortimer, Eve Hewson, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, director Noah Baumbach, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig and Alba Rohrwacher pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Producer David Heyman, from left, Emily Mortimer, Eve Hewson, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, director Noah Baumbach, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig and Alba Rohrwacher pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aidan Delbis, from left, Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aidan Delbis, from left, Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Adam Sandler poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Adam Sandler poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Werner Herzog accepts the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Werner Herzog accepts the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Lena Herzog, from left, Francis Ford Coppola, and Werner Herzog pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Lena Herzog, from left, Francis Ford Coppola, and Werner Herzog pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett signs autographs upon arrival for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett signs autographs upon arrival for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Francis Ford Coppola, left, presents the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to Werner Herzog during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Francis Ford Coppola, left, presents the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to Werner Herzog during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Kevin Spacey poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Kevin Spacey poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Indya Moore, left, and director Jim Jarmusch pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, left, and Charlotte Rampling pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, left, and Charlotte Rampling pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Evan Lowenstein, from left, Kevin Spacey and Lucie Lowenstein pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Evan Lowenstein, from left, Kevin Spacey and Lucie Lowenstein pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Jim Jarmusch poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Jim Jarmusch poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Piero Pelu holds a flag that reads 'Peace' on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Piero Pelu holds a flag that reads 'Peace' on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Charlotte Rampling poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Charlotte Rampling poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, from left, Charlotte Rampling and Vicky Krieps pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett, from left, Charlotte Rampling and Vicky Krieps pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Vikander poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Vikander poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Jude Law poses for festival goers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Jude Law poses for festival goers on the red carpet for the film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alessandra De Tomaso poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Alessandra De Tomaso poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mads Mikkelsen poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Mads Mikkelsen poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Rose Bertram poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Rose Bertram poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Potsy Ponciroli, left, and Amber Ponciroli pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Potsy Ponciroli, left, and Amber Ponciroli pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'The Last Viking' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Karla Sofia Gascon poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Karla Sofia Gascon poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Felix Kammerer poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Felix Kammerer poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mia Goth poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Mia Goth poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jacob Elordi poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jacob Elordi poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Marisa Del Toro, from left, director Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Marisa Del Toro, from left, director Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield departs from the 'After the Hunt' photo call at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield departs from the 'After the Hunt' photo call at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Nicole Avant, from left, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Riley Keough pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Nicole Avant, from left, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Riley Keough pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Andrew Garfield poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'After the Hunt' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Julia Roberts arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Noah Baumbach, left, and Rohmer Baumbach pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Noah Baumbach, left, and Rohmer Baumbach pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jesse Plemons poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Jesse Plemons poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Noomi Rapace poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Noomi Rapace poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Tilda Swinton poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Tilda Swinton poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney, left, and Amal Clooney pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Benedetta Porcaroli poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Benedetta Porcaroli poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Alicia Silverstone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Alicia Silverstone poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Sunny Sandler, from left, Sadie Sandler, Jackie Sandler, and Adam Sandler pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Sunny Sandler, from left, Sadie Sandler, Jackie Sandler, and Adam Sandler pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Riley Keough poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Riley Keough poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Loredana Salanta poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Loredana Salanta poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Shailene Woodley poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Stavros Halkias, from left, Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Stavros Halkias, from left, Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Amal Clooney, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Toni Servillo poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Toni Servillo poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Director Paolo Sorrentino poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Director Paolo Sorrentino poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Barbara Palvin poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Barbara Palvin poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Heidi Klum poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Heidi Klum poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Gue poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Gue poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Anna Ferzetti, from left, Toni Servillo, director Paolo Sorrentino, Linda Messerklinger, Orlando Cinque, and Giuseppe Gaiani pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Anna Ferzetti, from left, Toni Servillo, director Paolo Sorrentino, Linda Messerklinger, Orlando Cinque, and Giuseppe Gaiani pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Producer David Heyman, from left, Emily Mortimer, Eve Hewson, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, director Noah Baumbach, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig and Alba Rohrwacher pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Producer David Heyman, from left, Emily Mortimer, Eve Hewson, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, director Noah Baumbach, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig and Alba Rohrwacher pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Laura Dern arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Eve Hewson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aidan Delbis, from left, Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Aidan Delbis, from left, Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Bugonia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Adam Sandler poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Adam Sandler poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

George Clooney arrives at the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Werner Herzog accepts the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Werner Herzog accepts the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Lena Herzog, from left, Francis Ford Coppola, and Werner Herzog pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Lena Herzog, from left, Francis Ford Coppola, and Werner Herzog pose for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett signs autographs upon arrival for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett signs autographs upon arrival for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)

Francis Ford Coppola, left, presents the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to Werner Herzog during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Francis Ford Coppola, left, presents the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to Werner Herzog during the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Cate Blanchett poses for photographers on the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'La Grazia' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

A federal appeals panel on Thursday reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer to detaining and ultimately deporting the Palestinian activist.

The three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals didn’t decide the key issue in Khalil’s case: whether the Trump administration’s effort to throw Khalil out of the U.S. over his campus activism and criticism of Israel is unconstitutional.

But in its 2-1 decision, the panel ruled a federal judge in New Jersey didn’t have jurisdiction to decide the matter at this time. Federal law requires the case to fully move through the immigration courts first, before Khalil can challenge the decision, they wrote.

“That scheme ensures that petitioners get just one bite at the apple — not zero or two,” the panel wrote. “But it also means that some petitioners, like Khalil, will have to wait to seek relief for allegedly unlawful government conduct.”

Thursday’s decision marked a major win for the Trump administration’s sweeping campaign to detain and deport noncitizens who joined protests against Israel.

Tricia McLaughlin, a Homeland Security Department spokesperson, called the ruling “a vindication of the rule of law.”

In a statement, she said the department will “work to enforce his lawful removal order” and encouraged Khalil to “self-deport now before he is arrested, deported, and never given a chance to return.”

It was not clear whether the government would seek to detain Khalil, a legal permanent resident, again while his legal challenges continue.

In a statement distributed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Khalil called the appeals ruling “deeply disappointing."

“The door may have been opened for potential re-detainment down the line, but it has not closed our commitment to Palestine and to justice and accountability," he said. "I will continue to fight, through every legal avenue and with every ounce of determination, until my rights, and the rights of others like me, are fully protected.”

Baher Azmy, one of Khalil's lawyers, said the ruling was “contrary to rulings of other federal courts."

“Our legal options are by no means concluded, and we will fight with every available avenue,” he said.

The ACLU said the Trump administration cannot lawfully re-detain Khalil until the order takes formal effect, which won't happen while he can still immediately appeal.

Khalil’s lawyers can request that the panel's decision be set aside and the matter reconsidered by a larger group of judges on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, or they can go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

An outspoken leader of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia, Khalil was arrested last March. He then spent three months detained in a Louisiana immigration jail, missing the birth of his first child.

Federal officials have accused Khalil of leading activities “aligned to Hamas,” though they have not presented evidence to support the claim and have not accused him of criminal conduct. They also accused Khalil, 31, of failing to disclose information on his green card application.

The government justified the arrest under a seldom-used statute that allows for the expulsion of noncitizens whose beliefs are deemed to pose a threat to U.S. foreign policy interests.

In June, a federal judge in New Jersey ruled that justification would likely be declared unconstitutional and ordered Khalil released.

President Donald Trump's administration appealed that ruling, arguing the deportation decision should fall to an immigration judge, rather than a federal court.

Khalil has dismissed the allegations as “baseless and ridiculous,” framing his arrest and detention as a “direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech as I advocated for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide in Gaza.”

New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, said on social media Thursday that Khalil should remain free.

“Last year’s arrest of Mahmoud Khalil was more than just a chilling act of political repression, it was an attack on all of our constitutional rights,” Mamdani wrote on X. “Now, as the crackdown on pro-Palestinian free speech continues, Mahmoud is being threatened with rearrest. Mahmoud is free — and must remain free.”

Judge Arianna Freeman dissented Thursday, writing that her colleagues were holding Khalil to the wrong legal standard. Khalil, she wrote, is raising “now-or-never claims” that can be handled at the district court level, even though his immigration case isn't complete.

Both judges who ruled against Khalil, Thomas Hardiman and Stephanos Bibas, were Republican appointees. President George W. Bush appointed Hardiman to the 3rd Circuit, while Trump appointed Bibas. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, appointed Freeman.

The two-judge majority rejected Freeman's worry that their decision would leave Khalil with no remedy for unconstitutional immigration detention, even if he later can appeal.

“But our legal system routinely forces petitioners — even those with meritorious claims — to wait to raise their arguments," the judges wrote.

The decision comes as an appeals board in the immigration court system weighs a previous order that found Khalil could be deported to Algeria, where he maintains citizenship through a distant relative, or Syria, where he was born in a refugee camp to a Palestinian family.

His attorneys have said he faces mortal danger if forced to return to either country.

Associated Press writers Larry Neumeister and Anthony Izaguirre contributed to this story.

FILE - Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds a news conference outside Federal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

FILE - Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds a news conference outside Federal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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