The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held from November 20 to 28, 2025, in Panaji, Goa. Organized by the NFDC (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) in collaboration with the Government of Goa and ESG, this edition featured Japan as the Country of Focus, Spain as the Partner Country, and Australia as the Spotlight Country. The festival notably commenced with a carnival parade instead of the traditional indoor opening ceremony and opened with the screening of "The Blue Trail". Within the context of such a festival, a "Gala Premiere" typically refers to a high-profile screening event for a significant film, often marking its official debut at the festival.