The 79th Cannes Film Festival is set to take place on the Croisette from May 12 to May 23, 2026. This year, the renowned event will welcome Park Chan-wook as the jury president. The Cannes Film Festival remains a must-attend occasion for industry insiders and film enthusiasts alike. Since 1946, it has showcased cinema from around the globe and handed out awards such as the Palm d'Or, the Grand Prix, the Jury Prize, and numerous other distinctions.
In addition to the Official Selection, several parallel sections - which spotlight emerging talent and different films - have their own selection, such as the Quinzaine des Cinéastes, Semaine de la Critique andACID.
The festival is also an opportunity for film stars and celebrities to walk the red carpet at previews and gala evenings. Photographers and fans gather on the Croisette to immortalize these glamorous moments and share in the excitement of the festival.
This article is regularly updated with the latest news and information about the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Feel free to check back often to stay informed about the newest announcements! We’ll keep you posted on major reveals, screenings, special events, and the results of various competitions throughout the festival.
Cannes 2026: Directors’ Fortnight films return to Paris cinemas
The Directors’ Fortnight lands in Paris and Île-de-France (in Antony) from June 10, 2026, just days after the Cannes Film Festival 2026 wraps up. A chance to catch an advance look at the Fortnight’s film selection! [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026: Where to see the selected and prize-winning films in Paris before their release?
Didn't make it to the Cannes Film Festival 2026? No worries—selected and award-winning titles from the festival's various competitions are coming to you, with exclusive previews in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026 : Un Certain Regard lineup returns to L'Arlequin and Pathé Convention
You couldn’t make it to the Cannes Film Festival 2026? No problem—the films chosen are coming to you. L'Arlequin presents, from May 27 to June 2, 2026, its traditional revival of the Un Certain Regard 2026 lineup, followed by the Pathé Convention starting June 10. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Revival of Critics’ Week films at the Cinémathèque Française
The Cinémathèque française hosts the Critics’ Week selection through a week of screenings, from June 3 to 8, 2026. This parallel initiative to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 offers the chance to discover young directors from around the world presenting their debut or second feature there. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026 : Official Selection titles return to Pathé cinemas
Disappointed you’re not at Cannes to catch a slew of films? Don’t panic! A number of Pathé cinemas in Paris will host a reprise of the official selection at the end of Cannes 2026. On the program: titles showcased in advance screenings—some months before they hit theaters. [Read more]
Cannes 2026: Monia Chokri named president of the Caméra d'Or jury
The Caméra d'Or jury at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will be chaired by Monia Chokri, the Quebecois actress, director and screenwriter. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The opening ceremony and the opening film broadcast live to Paris cinemas
Once again this year, the opening ceremony and the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 will be shown live in cinemas in Paris on Tuesday evening, May 12. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Discover the full DJ lineup at Silencio in Cannes
Le Silencio returns with its chic minimalism and razor-sharp programming for Cannes 2026. Electrifying evenings and top-notch DJ sets are on the agenda, from May 12 to 21. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Theodora and Oklou set to attend the opening ceremony
The Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette from May 12 to 23, 2026. This year, the opening ceremony will welcome singers Theodora and Oklou. The two artists will perform a track by the legendary Beatles for the occasion. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Free screenings at Cinéma de la Plage
Once again this year, the Cannes Film Festival's Cinema on the Beach 2026 pays tribute to the great classics of French and international cinema. The lineup, free to watch on the Croisette beach, has just been announced! [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The jury members of the 79th edition
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 has unveiled the jury members for the 79th edition of this unmissable event in the world of cinema. Eight people are joining the official jury, chaired by Park Chan-wook. And for the first time in the festival’s history, there won’t be any French jurors. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The films in the Cannes Classics lineup
The Cannes Classics selection for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival has been unveiled, featuring 21 feature films, 3 short films, 6 documentaries and 2 contemporary works. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Immersive Competition entries
Launched in 2024, the Immersive Competition is the Cannes Film Festival's pick that spotlights new technologies. Discover the 2026 edition. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026 : The Short Films Jury and La Cinef, chaired by Carla Simón
The Spanish director and screenwriter Carla Simón will head the jury for the short films and La Cinef at the Cannes Festival in 2026, alongside a panel of international talents. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The films in competition for the Camera d'Or
As every year, the Cannes Film Festival’s Camera d’Or for 2026 will be awarded to a debut feature. Discover the lineup of competing films. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The films selected for Un Certain Regard
The Un Certain Regard selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival comprises 19 films, including five directorial debuts. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: 22 films in competition for the Palme d'Or
Discover the list of the 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, taking place from May 12 to 23. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026 : The Films in the Official Selection
Discover the official lineup for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, set on the Croisette from May 12 to 23, 2026. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Actress Leïla Bekhti to lead the Un Certain Regard jury
French actress Leïla Bekhti is set to chair the Un Certain Regard jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2026 : Un Certain Regard jury unveiled
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has just unveiled the full Un Certain Regard jury, with actress Leïla Bekhti at its helm. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The selection of short films and La Cinef
Discover the lineup of short films and La Cinef at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, selected after screening thousands of works. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Official poster revealed, Thelma and Louise honored
The poster for the 79th Cannes Film Festival puts Thelma & Louise in the spotlight, featuring a still from Ridley Scott's film. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Directors' Fortnight selection
La Quinzaine des Cinéastes has just unveiled its 2026 lineup, comprising 19 feature-length films and 9 short films. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Critics Week lineup
The Critics' Week has just unveiled its lineup for the festival's 65th edition, set to take place during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, from May 13 to 21. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Actress Eye Haïdara to host the opening ceremony
Following Virginie Efira, Chiara Mastroianni, and Camille Cottin, it’s actress Eye Haïdara who will take center stage as the mistress of ceremonies at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. She will host both the opening and closing sessions of this 79th edition. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Lifetime Achievement Honor Awarded to Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand will be the guest of honor at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony on May 23, 2026, where she will be awarded a personal Palme d'Or for her outstanding career. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Honorary Palme d'Or awarded to Peter Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings
Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director behind the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will be honored with an honorary Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, taking place from May 12 to 23, 2026. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Park Chan-wook named Jury President for the 79th edition
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been appointed President of the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 23, 2026. [Read more]
L’Abandon hits theaters: Vincent Garenq revisits the Samuel Paty affair
The Abandonment, a drama by Vincent Garenq starring Antoine Reinartz and Emmanuelle Bercot, opens in cinemas on May 13, 2026. The film recounts the last eleven days of Samuel Paty. [Read more]
The Battle of Gaulle: The Iron Age, the trailer for Antonin Baudry's film starring Simon Abkarian
The trailer for The Battle of Gaulle: The Iron Age is online. The first instalment of Antonin Baudry's diptych, featuring Simon Abkarian as de Gaulle, hits cinemas on June 3, 2026. [Read more]
Paper Tiger, James Gray’s film, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.
Paper Tiger, James Gray's latest film, has joined the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival! [Read more]
Daniel Auteuil's The Third Night, selected for Cannes Première at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
La Troisième Nuit, Daniel Auteuil's latest film, will premiere in the Cannes Première lineup at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Her Private Hell by Nicolas Winding Refn, selected for Cannes Première at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Her Private Hell, Nicolas Winding Refn's new film, will be screened in the Cannes Première selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Karma, Guillaume Canet’s film, selected for Cannes Première at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Guillaume Canet’s new film, Karma, will be screened there in a preview ahead of its theatrical release on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Agnès Jaoui's The Object of the Offense, in the Cannes Première selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Festival-goers will be able to catch Agnès Jaoui's new film, L’Objet du délit, with a preview at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film is slated to hit theaters on May 27. [Read more]
Roma Elastica by Bertrand Mandico, a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Among the works slated for the midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, we can’t wait to discover Roma Elastica by Bertrand Mandico, starring Marion Cotillard. [Read more]
Colony by Sang-ho Yeon, a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Colony, Sang-ho Yeon's new horror film (Train to Busan), will have a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. [Read more]
Sanguine by Marion Le Corroller, a midnight screening at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Marion Le Corroller's debut feature, Sanguine, will be shown in a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. [Read more]
Quentin Dupieux's Full Phil, at a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.
Quentin Dupieux returns to the Cannes Film Festival in 2026 with a new film, Full Phil, screened in the midnight session. [Read more]
Pedro Almodóvar's autofiction, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Pedro Almodóvar is back in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with his new film, Autofiction. [Read more]
Asghar Farhadi's Parallel Stories, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Asghar Farhadi returns to the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with his new film, Histoires Parallèles, starring Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel and Pierre Niney. [Read more]
The Life of a Woman by Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
The Life of a Woman by Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, starring Léa Drucker, Mélanie Thierry and Charles Berling, is in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. [Read more]
La Bola Negra by Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo, in the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
La Bola Negra, the new film from Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, is in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Coward by Lukas Dhont, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Coward is Lukas Dhont's latest film, selected for the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Valeska Grisebach’s dream project in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Valeska Grisebach joins the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with her third feature, The Dreamed Adventure. [Read more]
"Soudain" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi in Official Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Festival-goers will be able to catch Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film Soudain, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
The Unknown by Arthur Harari, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Arthur Harari arrives in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with his new film, L’Inconnue, starring Léa Seydoux and Niels Schneider. [Read more]
Garance, by Jeanne Herry, in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
French filmmaker Jeanne Herry joins the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with her new film Garance. [Read more]
Hope by Na Hong-jin, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Among our most anticipated films at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is Na Hong-jin's Hope, which is in competition for the official selection. [Read more]
Sheep in the Box by Hirokazu Kore-eda, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Hirokazu Kore-eda makes his return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2026 with his new competition film, Sheep in the Box. [Read more]
by Koji Fukada, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
The Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada will debut his new film, Quelques Jours à Nagi, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Gentle Monster, Marie Kreutzer's film, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Marie Kreutzer's film Gentle Monster is in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, putting it in contention for the Palme d'Or. [Read more]
Our Salvation by Emmanuel Marre, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Breaking: French film in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 — Emmanuel Marre's feature Notre Salut. [Read more]
Fjord by Cristian Mungiu, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Cristian Mungiu is back at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with Fjord, his new film in the official competition. [Read more]
Léa Mysius's Night Stories in the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
French director Léa Mysius will unveil her new film, Histoires de la Nuit, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026. [Read more]
Moulin, by László Nemes, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Hungarian director László Nemes presents Moulin, with Gilles Lellouche portraying Jean Moulin, in the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Fatherland, by Pawel Pawlikowski, in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.
Pawel Pawlikowski will unveil his new feature, Fatherland (1949), in Official Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
The Man I Love by Ira Sachs, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Ira Sachs will present his new film, The Man I Love, at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it will compete for the Palme d'Or in the official competition. [Read more]
The Beloved by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Rodrigo Sorogoyen's new film, L’Être Aimé, is in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, running from May 12 to 23. [Read more]
Andrey Zvyagintsev's Minotaur in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.
Andrei Zviaguintsev's Minotaure is in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, putting it in the running for the Palme d'Or. [Read more]
The Marie-Claire Affair by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller, in a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
L'Affaire Marie-Claire, a biopic from Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, has been chosen for a Special Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. It hits cinemas on November 4, 2026. [Read more]
Night Flight to Los Angeles by John Travolta, in the Cannes Première selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
John Travolta returns to the Cannes Film Festival in 2026 with his latest film, Night Flight to Los Angeles, ahead of its Apple TV release on May 29. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Acid's (super) selection resumes at Le Louxor cinema
Le Louxor, the emblematic cinema in the Barbès district, hosts a cycle of screenings dedicated to Acid's selection for the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Join us from September 20 to 22, 2025, to discover some very different works! [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2025: The Cannes Soundtrack Prize goes to Oliver Laxe's Sirat
The Cannes Soundtrack prize was awarded to Oliver Laxe's film Sirat, with its soundtrack by Kangding Ray. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: The Palme d'Or and the full list of winners for the 78th edition
The Cannes Festival 2025 jury, presided over by Juliette Binoche, has just announced the complete list of winners and the Palme d'Or for this 78th edition! [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Golden Camera awarded to Hasan Hadi's The President's Cake
The Caméra d'Or, which is awarded at the end of each Cannes Film Festival to a first feature film, was awarded to Hasan Hadi's debut The President's Cake. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Ecoprod prize awarded to the Dardenne brothers for Young Mothers
The Cannes Festival 2025 Ecoprod prize was awarded to the Dardenne brothers for their film Jeunes Mères. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Our top 10 picks for the 78th edition
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 is already drawing to a close. While we wait for the next Palme d'Or to be crowned, discover the many films worth mentioning in our top 10 picks from this 78th edition, all competitions included. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Our predictions ahead of the announcement of the Palme d'Or and prize list
With just a few hours to go before the winners of the Cannes Festival 2025 are revealed, discover our predictions for the Palme d'Or and the other prestigious awards at this 78th edition. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: 5 films that will make you laugh
Cannes is no laughing matter! Coming soon to cinemas: 5 films presented at Cannes 2025 that made us laugh! [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: 4 films that will make you cry
Get your handkerchiefs ready, you're likely to be upset, touched and moved by these 4 films presented at the Cannes 2025 Festival. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: 6 films that will make you think
Here are 6 films presented at Cannes 2025 that will make you think about the state of the world today. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: 5 films that will scare you
Looking for a good scare? Discover these 5 films presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 that will make you shiver with fear! [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: 7 films that will amaze you
Discover these 7 astonishing (and in some cases stunning) films, presented at the Cannes 2025 Festival, when they are released in cinemas. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Citizenship Prize awarded to Jafar Panahi's Un Simple Accident
Celebrating a film in the competition for its humanist qualities, the 2025 Citizenship Award went to Jafar Panahi's Un Simple Accident. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: The Un Certain Regard shortlist
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 is drawing to a close on the Croisette. Discover the winners of the Un Certain Regard selection, which showcases auteur cinema and formal research. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Hafsia Herzi's La Petite Dernière wins Queer Palm award
The Queer Palm 2025 has been awarded to La Petite Dernière, the beautiful film by Hafsia Herzi in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: Official selection films shown again at the MK2 Bibliothèque
Once again this year, the MK2 Bibliothèque is hosting the Cannes à Paris operation. From May 24 to May 29, 2025, discover the films in the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, without having to wait months! [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Positive Cinema Prize awarded to the Dardenne brothers
The Prix du Cinéma Positif at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 was awarded to the Dardenne brothers for their film Jeunes Mères. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: Imago wins Œil d'Or for first Chechen film in selection
This year, L'Œil d'Or du Festival de Cannes 2025 was awarded to Imago by Déni Oumar Pitsaev, the first Chechen film to be selected at Cannes. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: Palm Dog awarded to Panda, the dog from L'Amour qu'il nous reste
Woof! Once again this year, the Palm Dog has rewarded a pooch who wowed the jury with his performance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025! [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2025: La Cinef's prize list
The winners of La Cinef, aka the new talents of tomorrow's cinema, were honored by the jury presided over by German director and screenwriter Maren Ade. [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: The winners of the Directors' Fortnight
Drum rolls! The Directors' Fortnight 2025 has unveiled the three films that will win awards this year! [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: The Critics' Week prize list
La Semaine de la Critique has just unveiled the prize list for its 64th edition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival! [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: The 10th Semaine du Cinéma Positif, the festival's committed event
The 10th Positive Cinema Week, organized by the Positive Planet Foundation under the presidency of Jacques Attali, takes place from May 21 to 24, 2025 during the Cannes Film Festival. The event highlights cinema that raises awareness and inspires future generations. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 12, 2026 to May 23, 2026
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