Trending Now - Cannes 2026 Expands Lineup With 16 New Films, Including 'victorian Psycho
WHO:
Variety - The Cannes Film Festival announced new additions to its lineup, including Zachary Wigon and Judith Godrèche.
Deadline - The festival features films from James Gray and Judith Godrèche, among others.
WHAT:
IndieWire - The Cannes Film Festival will open on May 12th, 2026, with Pierre Salvadori’s French-language film “The Electric Kiss.”
IndieWire - The competition jury for the Cannes Film Festival will be headed by Park Chan-wook, while the Un Certain Regard jury will be led by French actress Leïla Bekhti.
IndieWire - The festival will award honorary Palme d’Ors to filmmaker Peter Jackson and actor/filmmaker Barbra Streisand in 2026.
Variety - The lineup includes Zachary Wigon's horror film "Victorian Psycho" starring Maika Monroe and Judith Godrèche's feature debut "A Girl's Story."
Deadline - The Cannes Film Festival added 16 new titles to its Official Selection, joining 60 titles previously announced.
WHERE:
Deadline - The announcements were made at a press conference in Paris, France.
WHEN:
Deadline - The press conference took place on April 9th, 2026.
Deadline - The Cannes Film Festival is in its 79th edition in 2026.
WHY:
Variety - The additions aim to enhance the festival's lineup and showcase diverse cinematic works.
HOW:
Variety - The films were selected for their unique storytelling and artistic merit, contributing to the festival's reputation.
(UPDATED April 23, 2026 04:04 UTC)
The Cannes Film Festival is set to kick off May 12th, with Pierre Salvadori’s French-language film “The Electric Kiss” as its opening feature. This year's competition jury will be led by acclaimed director Park Chan-wook, while the Un Certain Regard jury will be headed by French actress Leïla Bekhti. Additionally, the festival will honor filmmaker Peter Jackson and actor/filmmaker Barbra Streisand with honorary Palme d’Ors.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 19:30 UTC)
The Cannes Film Festival has announced 16 new titles for its 79th edition, enhancing its lineup with films like Zachary Wigon's horror film "Victorian Psycho," starring Maika Monroe, and Judith Godrèche's feature debut "A Girl's Story." The announcements were made during a press conference in Paris April 9th, where the festival also highlighted works from notable filmmakers including James Gray and Godrèche. These selections were chosen for their unique storytelling and artistic merit, aiming to showcase a diverse range of cinematic works.