10 Big Movies to Expect at Cannes or Venice Film Festivals in 2026
Variety••entertainment
Key Points:
- Cannes and Venice festival chiefs Thierry Frémaux and Alberto Barbera are preparing early for their January trip to Los Angeles to scout films for their 2026 lineups amid a challenging market for English-language titles.
- Despite recent struggles of festival breakout films to maintain box office momentum and awards buzz, Barbera remains optimistic that major studios will continue to premiere their best films at top festivals like Cannes, Venice, Telluride, and Toronto.
- The 2026 festival season promises a strong slate of high-profile films from acclaimed directors, including Steven Spielberg’s "Disclosure Day," Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s "Digger," David Fincher’s "The Adventures of Cliff Booth," Ruben Östlund’s "The Entertainment System Is
