
Scarlett Johansson Turns Heads at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival
The "Black Widow" star made her directorial debut at the multi-day affair with her new film, "Eleanor the Great," which is slated for release in the coming weeks.
Scarlett Johansson is making big moves. The "Lucy" actress stepped out at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 8, to make her directorial debut with her new drama, "Eleanor the Great."

Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Eleanor the Great" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. | Source: Getty Images
She radiated timeless elegance in a soft blush-pink gown. The floor-length dress featured a draped off-the-shoulder neckline with delicate straps and subtle ruching at the bodice, flowing into a graceful skirt with a gentle train that swept along the red carpet.

Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Eleanor the Great" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. | Source: Getty Images
The back of the gown revealed a low-cut design tied with a bow detail, offering a glimpse of her large floral back tattoo. She styled her hair in a sleek, pulled-back bun, and accessorized with statement drop earrings.

Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Eleanor the Great" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. | Source: Getty Images
Johansson posed for photos on the red carpet and was later joined by the stars of her film, Jane Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman.

(L-R) Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman attend the premiere of "Eleanor the Great" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. | Source: Getty Images
"Eleanor the Great" follows the story of a 94-year-old woman, Eleanor, mourning the loss of her closest friend, Bessie. After Bessie's death, she moves from Florida to New York City to live with her daughter and grandson.

Scarlett Johansson attends the premiere of "Eleanor the Great" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. | Source: Getty Images
"During a visit to the Manhattan Jewish Community Center, Eleanor stumbles her way into a support group for Holocaust survivors and, joining their circle, begins to tell her own story," a synopsis of the film reads.
"Except, unbeknownst to everyone listening, it isn't Eleanor's story — it's Bessie's," the description adds. "Eleanor the Great" comes out on September 26.