The 76th Cannes Film Festival, which showcases films from across the globe, will run from May 12 to May 23, 2026, in Cannes, France. 

Cannes 2026: Gudgudi starring Ahsaas Channa heads to international film festival

Frontrunners for the top prize will include Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda with AI-themed "Sheep in the Box", Cristian Mungiu from Romania with "Fjord", and Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev, whose film "Minotaur" focuses on wealthy Russians confronted with conscription.

Cannes Film Festival 2026 Lineup: Pedro Almodóvar and Hirokazu Kore-eda's films to compete in Hollywood-lite edition

Filmmaker Park Chan-Wook will head the  79th Cannes Film Festival jury. The director, who is known for his movies such as Oldboy, Thirst, The Handmaiden, will be the first South Korean director to be given this responsibility. 
 

Filmmaker Park Chan-Wook becomes first South Korean to head Cannes jury

Santosh, a British-Indian film written and directed by Sandhya Suri, is set to release in India. The movie stars Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar.

Santosh OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can watch it

After gathering a lot of appreciation at Cannes Film Festival in 2023, Kanu Behl's critically acclaimed Hindi film Agra is all set yo hit theatres on November 14, 2025.  



After Cannes premiere Kanu Behl’s bold drama Agra to hit theatres this November

Here are 9 Indian films that have made a remarkable impact at Cannes.

Film Festival Wonders: 9 Indian Cinematic Gems at Cannes

France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had praised dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or win as “a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime's oppression.”

'Insulting remarks, unfounded allegations': Iran summons French envoy over Panahi's Cannes film hailed as 'gesture of resistance against oppression'

From Aishwarya Rai's 'sindoor' to Janhvi Kapoor's elegance:  How Indian beauties ruled Cannes with charm

Exclusive: From being the 'Laapataa Ladies' to finding herself at Cannes, actor Nitanshi Goel describes her journey

Exclusive: From being the 'Laapataa Ladies' to finding herself at Cannes, actor Nitanshi Goel describes her experience

Joaquin Phoenix was moved to tears after he received five-minute standing ovation from the audience for his film Eddington. The film also stars Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler.

Joaquin Phoenix's Eddington gets five-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival 2025, actor gets emotional

Jacqueline Fernandez looked stunning in an off shoulder red gown at Cannes Film Festival 2025. The actress represented India as part of Red Sea Film Foundation.

Jacqueline Fernandez exudes elegance in a strapless red gown at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Rahul made his Cannes debut in 2013 with Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly, a hard-hitting thriller that premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight section.

Rahul Bhat arrives at Cannes for the third time with his Hollywood debut Lost and Found in Kumbh

Global influencer Masoom Minawala made a striking red appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The blogger chose to wear her outfit designed by Arpita Mehta.

Indian fashion blogger Masoom Minawala brings desi vibes at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Theo Navarro-Mussy has a secondary role as a police officer in the film "Dossier 137" by Dominik Moll which is to premiere on Thursday in the festival's main competition. Entertainment

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On the first day of the festival, one look that garnered particular attention was that of Urvashi Rautela, the Bollywood actress who is now a regular at Cannes.

Peacock or a parrot?! Urvashi Rautela's Cannes look garners hilarious reactions, sparks meme fest

Bollywood | Entertainment Alia was all set to debut at the festival on Tuesday at the opening ceremony. However, she decided to cancel her debut owing to the escalated tension between India and Pakistan.

Has Alia Bhatt cancelled her appearance at Cannes 2025? Here's what we know

While some veterans return to the red carpet, others will be making their debut at the prestigious film festival. Here, take a look at all the Indians who will be part of the Cannes Film Festival 2025.  Entertainment | Photos

Alia Bhatt, Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor: All the Indians who will be attending 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Hollywood | Photos  The Cannes Film Festival have officially banned nudity and "excessively voluminous" clothing on the red carpet. As the new rule is out, here we take a look at all the naked dresses and daring looks ever worn at the festival. 


Free The Nipple to bare butts: A history of naked dresses at Cannes

World | Entertainment The Cannes Festival kicks off Tuesday on the French Riviera, with an opening ceremony headlined by Robert De Niro and three films showing the devastation of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and 350 other Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival 2025

Entertainment  This will be Ghywan’s second feature film to be selected in the Un Certain Regard section. Ghaywan debuted as a feature film director with Masaan which features Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi and Richa Chaddha in the lead.

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, selected in Un Certain Regard section

Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska has lodged a legal complaint against the organisers of the Cannes Film Festival, alleging she was assaulted by a security guard on the red carpet.

Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska sues Cannes Film Festival over assault by security guard

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has come to an end with a dazzling star-studded ceremony. After two weeks of watching exceptional cinema from around the globe, the jury comprising Barbie director Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Eva Green, Ebru Ceylan, Juan Antonio Bayona, Nadine Labaki and Omar Sy, handed out the top prizes of the festivals to the most deserving stories premiered at this year's festival.

Cannes 2024 winners: Anora wins Palme d’Or, Indian film All We Imagine As Light scripts history

Cannes Film Festival 2024 is proving to be a landmark year for Indian cinema. As many as 9 films from various parts of the country have been selected to be screened at the festival this year. Apart from red carpet-appearances, Indian artists have also made a mark and won laurels at the festival this year. Take a look.

Indian cinema's big moment at Cannes Film Festival 2024

Studio Ghibli is finally its mark in mainstream after bagging the Oscar for the boy and the Japanese animation studio has become the first group in history to be awarded at the Cannes Film Festival.

Studio Ghibli 2024 enters mainstream cinema

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