Cannes 2026 lineup features Almodovar, Farhadi, Mungiu, Kore-eda with focus on exile, Spain, Asia
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival official selection was announced by general delegate Thierry Frémaux. Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, Cristian Mungiu, and Hirokazu Kore-eda are all returning to the competition. This year's program emphasizes themes of exile alongside strong representation from Spanish and Asian cinema. Notably, major American studios have limited presence in the lineup. The festival will take place in Cannes, France in 2026.
Key facts
- Thierry Frémaux announced the official selection
- Pedro Almodovar is returning to Cannes competition
- Asghar Farhadi is returning to Cannes competition
- Cristian Mungiu is returning to Cannes competition
- Hirokazu Kore-eda is returning to Cannes competition
- The 2026 festival focuses on themes of exile
- Spanish cinema is strongly represented
- Asian cinema is strongly represented
- American studios have limited presence
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- Le Monde
- Cannes Film Festival
- Hollywood studios
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Spain
- Asia