Eddington (2025)

Eddington (2025) is a dark western comedy set in the small town of Eddington, New Mexico, during May 2020. Tensions rise when the local sheriff and mayor find themselves on opposing sides of a growing dispute, turning neighbors against one another and exposing the divisions within the community. Pedro Pascal plays Mayor Ted Garcia, a local political figure caught in the increasingly complicated situation. Written and directed by Ari Aster, the film combines western elements, crime, comedy, and social commentary while examining how fear, politics, and personal disagreements can transform a close-knit town.

Set during the tense atmosphere of May 2020, Eddington follows a small New Mexico community where political disagreement quickly becomes personal. The local sheriff and Mayor Ted Garcia represent different sides of an increasingly heated conflict, while residents are forced to navigate uncertainty, mistrust, and changing social expectations. Pedro Pascal plays Mayor Ted Garcia, placing him at the center of the town's political and interpersonal tensions. Written and directed by Ari Aster, the film combines elements of a modern western with dark comedy and social commentary. Its small-town setting allows larger questions about politics, fear, community, and division to unfold through individual relationships.