Cannes 2026 79th Festival Lineup
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has officially announced its highly anticipated Official Selection, promising a vibrant mix of world-renowned directors and emerging voices. Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux revealed the lineup, with the event set to take place from May 12 to 23, 2026, along the iconic Croisette.
The festival will open with La Vénus Électrique by French director Pierre Salvadori, screening out of competition.
This year’s Competition section brings together some of the most celebrated filmmakers in global cinema:
Pedro Almodóvar returns with Amarga Navidad
Asghar Farhadi presents Parallel Tales
Hirokazu Kore-eda competes with Sheep in the Box
Ryusuke Hamaguchi brings All of Sudden
Cristian Mungiu enters with Fjord
Paweł Pawlikowski showcases Fatherland
Andrey Zvyagintsev premieres Minotaur
The competition also emphasizes fresh perspectives, highlighting emerging filmmakers and diverse storytelling from Europe and Asia.
The Un Certain Regard section—known for championing innovation—will open with Elephants in the Fog by Abinash Bikram Shah. Several debut features are included, reinforcing Cannes’ commitment to discovering new talent.
The Out of Competition lineup features major names such as:
Andy Garcia with Diamond
Nicolas Winding Refn with Her Private Hell
Special Screenings will showcase high-profile works, including:
Avedon by Ron Howard
John Lennon: The Last Interview by Steven Soderbergh
Midnight & Cannes Première
The Midnight Screenings section promises bold, genre-driven cinema from directors like Quentin Dupieux and Yeon Sang-ho.
Meanwhile, the Cannes Première section includes a notable directorial effort by John Travolta with Propeller One-Way Night Coach, alongside films from established European and Japanese creators.
With a rich blend of acclaimed auteurs, debut filmmakers, and star-driven projects, Cannes 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and exciting editions in recent memory—once again cementing its status as the world’s premier stage for cinematic excellence.
A Turkish-British co-production bridging London and Turkey brings a delicate balance of dark drama and…
British actress Eloise Sarasini travelled from England to Türkiye to film Yemek The Movie, a multi-director feature that…
Strengthening the cultural bridge between London and Istanbul, FabUK Production’s latest feature Yemek The Movie…
Antibes, France – The 79th Cannes Film Festival saw its annual amfAR Gala once again…
Cannes, France – James Gray's latest crime drama, "Paper Tiger," captivated audiences at the 79th…
Cannes, France – Quentin Dupieux's latest cinematic offering, "Full Phil," made a distinctive splash at…