Something’s Gotta Give Returns To Theaters 2025

A beloved Hollywood film is returning in a big way in 2025. The most bankable actress, Diane Keaton, will see her film "Something's Gotta Give" return, in theaters across the country in a new cut, to celebrate her remarkable career and her talent that transcends age in show business.

Why Is "Something’s Gotta Give" So Special?

Released in 2003, Something’s Gotta Give quickly became a beloved romantic comedy that resonates with audiences today. As the project of writer and director Nancy Meyers, the film is particularly lauded for its fresh perspective on love, aging, and self-discovery while focusing on the path of its main character, Erica Barry (Diane Keaton) — a successful, independent playwright with an easy-going life alone until she meets Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) — a charming yet older music executive that loves dating younger girls.

Something’s Gotta Give is unique not only because of the age of its characters—a refreshing angle—but because it captures the perspective of love and romance from an adult point of view. Instead of revolving around the notion of youthful romance, Something’s Gotta Give highlights that falling in love is not an exclusive right of the young. Nicholson and Keaton share an incredible chemistry—a relationship that is funny, awkward, and deeply touching. The witty repartee, as well as vulnerability, of each character is both relatable and inspiring.

The film's setting is another reason it is charming. Beautifully shot in the Hamptons and Paris, the movie exudes coziness, elegance, and timelessness. Meyers' sophisticated and warm visual style—from the exquisite beach house interiors to the understated but classy soundtrack—makes for wowing visuals.

Diane Keaton: An Icon Of Entertainment And Hollywood

Diane Keaton was a legendary actress who was well known for her ageless appeal, unique looks, and memorable performances in film, died on October 11, 2025 at 79. The vision and passion Keaton brought to her work was a global source of delight, endorsing her as one of the most beloved women in filmmaking. With her breakout performance in Annie Hall, Keaton was known for her ability to mix humor with heart in a variety of films and was able to provide a new definition to what it meant to be a leading lady. 

Her part in Something’s Gotta Give is probably one of her most popular roles and a fantastic example of the blend of vulnerability, comedy, and pathos that make up so much of Keaton's art. The character Erica Barry established standards of critical acclaim while also demonstrating how women are the same, but can really embrace independence and self-care at any time in their life.

Hollywood and the rest of the world of her passing is heart broken. All over Social Media and the distance, many of her friends and coworkers, fans and film makers continue to share tributes to her art, and her creativity, and her brilliance and use of immense talent. There are multiple levels and reasons to anoint Keaton as an iconic talent; she truly was not an inch of the talent from anybody else in the industry.

The Re-Release In Cinemas

In a poignant memorial to Diane Keaton's extraordinary career, AMC Theatres has revealed the nationwide re-release of Something's Gotta Give across 100 theatres starting October 17, 2025. The re-release, in conjunction with an earlier public showing of Annie Hall, will honor the late actress by screening one of her truly memorable performances and allow fans to bask in the warmth, humor, and charm that are enduring qualities of her performances.

The event is meant as an encore to the career celebration of Keaton, including special showings of Keaton's Academy Award-winning performance Annie Hall, from 1977 when she cemented her stardom among the ranks of Hollywood's finest. Special showings will attract die-hard fans of Keaton and a new generation of filmmakers inspired to see her work in the theatre.

Through cinema tributes, AMC and the greater film community will seek important ways to keep Diane Keaton's spirit alive in memory through her craft and inspiration, recognizing the whimsical magic she showed as an actress in every role she played.

What Made "Something’s Gotta Give" A Hollywood Classic?

Something's Gotta Give remains hailed as one of Hollywood's most lasting romantic comedies — a film that exquisitely combines humor, deep emotion, and eternal storytelling elements. Several prime factors contributed this film's long-term durability:

Strong Cast & Storyline:

The undeniable chemistry between Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson is the core of the film. Their jovial banter, authentic rapport, and perfectly timed performances make every moment in the film worthwhile. The film’s sharply written story about love later in life is refreshing and feels authentic enough to resonate with audiences throughout generations.

Multiple Nominations:

Diane Keaton’s role as Erica Barry gave her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress — her fourth. She was praised for her honest, emotionally complex, and warm performance, and this praiseworthiness cemented her legacy as one of the best actresses in Hollywood.

Box Office Success:

With over $266 million in global box office receipts, Something’s Gotta Give was both a critical and commercial success. Something’s Gotta Give was financially successful because it signaled that audiences wanted more intelligent and heart-felt storytelling, quirky characters, and strong performances.

Humor & Heart: 

What differentiates the film is its perfect combination of jokes and meaning. It handles love, vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery with a combination of humor and earnestness, making the viewer smile one moment and well-up with tears the next. This harmonious balance of wit and emotionality is what makes Something’s Gotta Give a comfort film — something audiences can return to again, and again, and again.

Something’s Gotta Give will always be one of my favorite romantic comedies ever made. My favorite actor ever, Jack Nicholson, had such pure chemistry with Diane Keaton. Keaton earned an Oscar nomination for a performance in a rom-com. Speaks to just how great she is here. RIP. pic.twitter.com/H2VLYpqkKg

— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) October 12, 2025

How "Something’s Gotta Give" Changed The Romantic Comedy Genre

This film is praised for reinventing romantic comedy, with its humor, relatable characters, and authentic story line inspiring many films after it set a new bar for what funny, touching, and stylish love stories could look like helped shape the modern rom-com.