Cannes 2026 Reveals Competition Lineup and Special Screenings
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 has unveiled a diverse and exciting lineup for this year’s competition and special screenings. The festival is set to run from May 12 to May 23, 2026, and promises to showcase a mixture of renowned filmmakers and innovative new voices.
Cannes 2026 Competition Lineup
This year’s competition features 20 films vying for prestigious awards. Notable entries include:
- Minotaur by Andrey Zvyagintsev
- The Beloved by Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- The Man I Love by Ira Sachs
- Fatherland by Pawel Pawlikowski
- Moulin by László Nemes
- Hope by Na Hong-Jin
- Parallel Stories by Asghar Farhadi
- Bitter Christmas by Pedro Almodóvar
- A Woman’s Life by Charline Bourgeois-Taquet
- Sheep in the Box by Hirokazu Kore-eda
Special Screenings and Premieres
The festival will also feature a variety of special screenings, highlighting both classic and contemporary films. Highlights include:
- Propeller One-Way – John Travolta’s directorial debut, exploring themes of nostalgia in aviation.
- John Lennon: The Last Interview – A documentary directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Travolta’s film is based on his children’s book, showcasing a journey that becomes a transformative experience for a young boy and his mother.
Opening Film
The opening title for the festival will be The Electric Kiss (La Vénus électrique) by Pierre Salvadori. Set in the early 20th-century Paris art world, it features an exceptional cast, including Pio Marmaï and Anaïs Demoustier.
Noteworthy Films and Directors
Veteran directors are well-represented this year. Asghar Farhadi, an Oscar winner, is making his return with Parallel Stories, featuring prominent actors like Isabelle Huppert and Vincent Cassel.
Ira Sachs’ The Man I Love is set in 1980s New York and addresses the AIDS crisis, enriched by a talented cast including Rebecca Hall and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Final Thoughts
The Cannes 2026 festival promises to be a remarkable event that showcases international cinema’s best talents. With a mix of established directors and emerging filmmakers, this year’s lineup is set to captivate audiences and critics alike.
