Cannes 2026 Predictions: Hollywood Studios Are Sitting Out; Pedro Almodovar, Nicolas Winding Refn and More Auteurs to Drive the Lineup
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Even without splashy studio titles from Hollywood, the Cannes Film Festival looks poised to deliver a robust competition slate filled with new work from legendary auteurs. While the Official Selection will be unveiled on April 9 and many films have yet to be submitted or seen by Cannes’ chief Thierry Fremaux and his committee, the […]
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Mar 30, 2026 12:30pm PT Cannes 2026 Predictions: Hollywood Studios Are Sitting Out; Pedro Almodovar, Nicolas Winding Refn and More Auteurs to Drive the Lineup The U.S. contingent is expected to showcase James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' and Jane Schoenbrun's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.' By Elsa Keslassy Plus Icon Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent @elsakeslassy Latest Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ Lands North American Distribution 6 hours ago Series Mania 2026: Chase Infiniti, ‘Harry Potter,’ Duffy, Poland’s ‘Proud’ and a Snapshot of Europe’s TV Industry at a Crossroads 2 days ago ‘Full Time’ Director Eric Gravel Readies Social Thriller, ‘Before the Storm,’ Starring Mélanie Thierry, Ludivine Sagnier and Dali Benssalah 3 days ago See All Even without splashy studio titles from Hollywood, the Cannes Film Festival looks poised to deliver a robust competition slate filled with new work from legendary auteurs. While the Official Selection will be unveiled on April 9 and many films have yet to be submitted or seen by Cannes’ chief Thierry Fremaux and his committee, the 79th edition is expected to boast a mix of festival mainstays and up-and-comers, bolstered by a strong showing of French talent, a handful of buzzy English-language indies and a healthy Asian presence. Related Stories Actor-Turned-Director Will Ropp on Tackling Mental Health Issues in ‘Brian’: ‘The Comedy and Tragedy Is All Mixed Up in a Smorgasbord’
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