The world premiere of filmmaker John Watts' new movie, Wolfs, starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, was well-received by the audience at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The film marks Watts' first work after his Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya. This film marks the eighth collaboration between the two stars, previously working together on Ocean's Eleven and Burn After Reading. In other news, the festival also saw the premiere of Angelina Jolie's new film, Maria, which will be released on Netflix platform. Jolie received widespread acclaim and high expectations for her chances of winning an Oscar for "Best Actress" in 2025.