The 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes continues to take shape. Following the official press conference on April 9, a new group of films has been announced, completing the 2026 Official Selection. The additions span Competition, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Première, Special Screenings, and Family Screening—offering a broader view of emerging voices, established auteurs, and international storytelling.
Competition
The Competition lineup welcomes one final title:
- Paper Tiger, directed by James Gray
Un Certain Regard
This section, known for spotlighting bold and distinctive works, adds a mix of first-time filmmakers and notable voices:
- Victorian Psycho, directed by Zachary Wigon
- Mémoire de fille (A Girl’s Story), directed by Judith Godrèche
- Titanic Ocean, directed by Konstantina Kotzamani (First Film)
- Ulysse, directed by Laetitia Masson (Closing Film of Un Certain Regard)
Cannes Première
The Cannes Première section expands with several new additions, including multiple directorial debuts:
- The End of It, directed by Maria Martinez Bayona (First Film)
- Marie Madeleine (Mary Magdalene), directed by Gessica Généus
- Aquí, directed by Tiago Guedes
- Mariage au goût d’orange, directed by Christophe Honoré
- Si tu penses bien, directed by Géraldine Nakache
Special Screenings
The Special Screenings section features a wide range of storytelling formats, from debut features to documentaries and animation:
- Vesna (Spring), directed by Rostislav Kirpičenko (First Film)
- Ceniza en la boca (Ashes), directed by Diego Luna
- Tangles, directed by Leah Nelson (First Film / Animation)
- Le Triangle d’Or, directed by Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz (First Film)
- Groundswell, directed by Joshua Tickell & Rebecca Tickell (Documentary)
Family Screening
A final addition rounds out the selection with a film aimed at younger audiences:
- Lucy Lost, directed by Olivier Clert (First Film / Animation)
With these additions, the 2026 Official Selection reflects the Festival’s continued commitment to showcasing a diverse range of cinematic voices—from first-time directors to internationally recognized filmmakers—across genres and formats.
