Charlie Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' restored 4K version to premiere at Cannes Festival 2025

A restored 4K version of Charlie Chaplin's classic silent comedy The Gold Rush is set to have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival ahead of its global re-release on June 26.

Gold Rush features Chaplin's famous Tramp character and was written, directed, and produced by the icon himself.

Considered to be one of his celebrated works, the film has been given the prestigious pre-opening slot in Cannes, serving as the curtain raiser to the Cannes Classics section.

"After La Maman et la Putain by Jean Eustache in 2022, and Napoleon by Abel Gance last year, this year's Cannes Classics will open with none other than the never-before-seen 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush," said Cannes festival director Thierry Fremaux as quoted by Variety.

"As we celebrate 130 years since the invention of the Lumiere brothers' cinematograph, Chaplin's much-loved classic—blending adventure, romance, and comedy—will mark its centenary with a special premiere on the Croisette!" added the Cannes festival director.

The restored 1925 masterpiece is backed by the French sales, production, and distribution company 'mk2' films. The production company shared the announcement with the fans through their Instagram handle.

Following its Cannes premiere, the newly restored "The Gold Rush" will be released in cinemas worldwide simultaneously on June 26.

Organized by mk2, the global rollout will include more than 250 screenings spanning over 70 territories on the same day, in collaboration with a network of local distributors in the UK, the US, Italy, Spain, Germany, and others.