Sandra Bullock Reunites With Keanu Reeves at ‘Speed’ Anniversary Screening

Jared Cowan for Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre

On October 8, 2024, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunited for the 30th anniversary of Speed at a special screening as part of Beyond Fest 2024. The event took place at the iconic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, and it also featured the film’s director, Jan de Bont. This reunion was a highlight for fans who cherish the 1994 action thriller that catapulted both actors into stardom.

Jared Cowan for Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre

The celebration included a Q&A session with the stars and the director, where they reminisced about the making of the film, their bond on set, and how Speed became a genre-defining movie of the 90s. Sandra Bullock, in a rare public appearance, shared memories of her role as Annie, the civilian turned bus driver, while Reeves reflected on the physically demanding nature of playing Jack Traven, an LAPD officer tasked with saving the passengers from a bomb set to detonate if the bus slows down.

The event was part of a broader festival program celebrating iconic films, and Speed was one of the most anticipated reunions of the festival