Queer icons, secret schemes, and a meddling grandma—this feast of a rom-com is about to serve up all the laughs!
The first official trailer has arrived for the new remake of The Wedding Banquet, and our gay hearts can’t handle it.
The 1993 Ang Lee classic has been reborn for a fresh generation, this time featuring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Kelly Marie Tran front and center.
Directed by Andrew Ahn (best known for turning summer on its head in 2022’s Fire Island), the film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will finally open in theaters on April 18.
The Plot Thickens—And Quickens!
In this modern spin, longtime sweethearts Angela (Tran) and Lee (Gladstone) desperately want a baby.
IVF treatments are pricey, and a third round is out of reach.
Enter their fabulously wealthy pal Min (Gi-chan), the closeted heir to a corporate empire who’s about to lose his visa.
When his dreamy but commitment-averse boyfriend Chris (Yang) says “no thanks” to a marriage proposal, Min proposes a new plan to Angela instead: a green-card marriage plus a financial boost so Lee’s IVF can get back on track.
Win-win, right? Well, not quite.
The hush-hush elopement scheme is thrown into total chaos when Min’s grandmother (played by Oscar-winning legend Youn Yuh-jung) surprises everyone by flying in from Korea.
She’s determined to meet her future granddaughter-in-law and host a massive celebration.
Cue the comedic scramble as the would-be newlyweds frantically “de-queer” their home—hiding everything from rainbow flags to framed couple photos—lest Grandma get the slightest whiff of the truth.
Star-Studded & Queer-Centric
If that’s not enough star power to draw you in, consider this: Lily Gladstone is fresh off her head-turning roles in indie darlings, Kelly Marie Tran remains a proudly out-and-loud star from the Star Wars universe, and Bowen Yang basically owns the comedic stage, from SNL to Fire Island.
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Their combined forces promise enough comedic timing, heartfelt sincerity, and LGBTQ+ representation to cement The Wedding Banquet as one of the year’s most anticipated queer rom-coms.
Andrew Ahn & James Schamus: A Dream Team
Andrew Ahn co-wrote the script alongside James Schamus, whose track record includes an Oscar nomination for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and a BAFTA for producing Brokeback Mountain.
With those credentials, expect the perfect blend of heartfelt, high-stakes family drama and witty dialogue—plus, nods to the original film’s beloved themes of generational clash and acceptance.
Queue the Wedding Bells (and Maybe a Confession or Two)
The newly dropped trailer shows Angela, Lee, and Chris in a panicked flurry—shuffling out Pride décor just in time to greet Grandma.
Angela’s mom complains about her daughter “marrying a man,” while Chris bemoans the “absurdity” of going along with this outlandish ruse.
The comedic tension only heightens when the older generation insists on an extravagant, picture-perfect wedding.
But this is more than just fluffy laughs: the film is a reflection on cultural expectations, love beyond heteronormative norms, and that universal queer conundrum—do we hide our authentic selves to fit in, or do we dare be honest for the sake of real happiness?
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You
The Wedding Banquet is already winning buzz for its witty script, inclusive cast, and top-tier comedic direction.
Will Angela and Lee finally fund their dream family? Will Min find the courage to come out to Grandma? And perhaps most importantly, will Chris succumb to FOMO and accept Min’s hand in marriage after all?
You’ll find out soon enough! Until then, feast your eyes on the official trailer, and get ready for a springtime rom-com that promises both belly laughs and a sweet, heartfelt celebration of queer love in all its forms.
Mark your calendars for April 18, and remember: it may be called The Wedding Banquet, but the real party is every time these fierce characters choose authenticity over fear—and that, darlings, is a reason to pop the champagne!
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