What to Know About the London Film Festival 2026
The lineup includes 10 competition films, two animated world premieres and titles from nearly 90 countries, organizers said.
- The 70th BFI London Film Festival kicks off Wednesday, showcasing more than 250 films from nearly 90 countries. Simon Stone's biographical drama Elsinore, starring Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott, opens the 12-day event on London's Southbank.
- Artistic director Kristy Matheson curated the lineup, rejecting claims of a weak cinematic year. The program spans feature films, shorts, and television series, with screenings spread across the BFI Southbank and partner venues throughout the United Kingdom.
- Ten films compete for the festival's best film award, while high-profile entries include Danny Boyle's Ink, starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, and Luca Guadagnino's Artificial, featuring Andrew Garfield as OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.
- Stars including Scarlett Johansson, Robert Pattinson, Penelope Cruz, and Javier Bardem will grace red carpets in coming days. Many are pulling double duty, with Johansson appearing in both Ray Gunn and Paper Tiger.
- Closing the festival on October 18 is Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy The Debut. This 70th edition serves as a preview into the next six months of cinema, offering audiences a glimpse of upcoming award hopefuls and world premieres.
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What to know about the London Film Festival 2026 – WTOP News
LONDON (AP) — Hot on the heels of Cannes and Venice, it’s London’s turn to shine and roll out the red carpet for this year’s crop of buzzy films and international stars. The 70th London Film Festival, which opens Wednesday, will feature a mix of award hopefuls and world premieres over 12 days of screenings...
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What to know about the London Film Festival 2026
LONDON (AP) — Hot on the heels of Cannes and Venice, it's London's turn to shine and roll out the red carpet for this year’s crop of buzzy films and international stars.
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70th BFI London Film Festival announces 2026 competition juries
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2026 BFI London Film Festival Preview: Political Messages, Animation
More than 250 films from long-time festival favorites and new and emerging voices will screen at the 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF), which kicks off on Wednesday. Among them are such high-profile world premieres of animated movies Ray Gunn by Brad Bird and Wildwood by Travis Knight. Opening the 70th anniversary […]
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