Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman appeared on the red carpet at the premiere of Arco during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 7. The event took place at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, Canada, where she promoted her new animated film while wearing a striking little black dress by Jacquemus.
Details About the Film Arco and Its Storyline
Arco tells the story of a 10-year-old “rainbow-child” named Arco, who lives in the year 2932. During his first journey wearing a multi-colored suit, things go awry when he loses control and crashes into the near future, specifically 2075. There, a girl named Iris, the same age as Arco, witnesses his fall and dedicates herself to helping him return home. The film features a talented voice cast, including Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Samberg, alongside Portman herself.
“a 10 year old rainbow-child Arco, who lives in the distant future, 2932. His maiden journey in his multi-colored suit does not go to plan. He loses control and veers off course to land in a near future, 2075, where Iris, a girl the same age as Arco, witnesses his fall and then makes it her mission to get him home,”
—Deadline
Portman’s Multifaceted Role and Upcoming Projects
In addition to lending her voice to the film, Natalie Portman also contributed as a producer on Arco. Recently, she has been busy filming her upcoming Netflix project, Good Sex, in New York City. Arco is scheduled for theatrical release on November 14.
Significance of the Premiere and Anticipated Reception
Portman’s presence at the TIFF premiere highlights her continued involvement in projects that blend animation with meaningful storytelling. With a distinguished cast and creative team led by director and writer Ugo Bienvenu, Arco is positioned to catch the attention of audiences later this year. Fans and attendees can look forward to seeing more of Portman’s work both onscreen and behind the scenes as the film approaches its release date.
