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Cannes and Venice Directors Seek Films for 2026 Lineup

1/1/2026

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As 2026 approaches, Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux and Venice director Alberto Barbera travel to Los Angeles to secure films.
Last year's breakout titles thrived while many English-language films this year have struggled.
Barbera remains optimistic about festival invitations for studios.
The 2026 lineup includes Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, with a ten-film wishlist for Cannes or Venice from Andrey Zvyagintsev and Hirokazu Kore-eda.

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Story summary

As 2026 approaches, Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux and Venice director Alberto Barbera travel to Los Angeles to secure films.
Last year's breakout titles thrived while many English-language films this year have struggled.
Barbera remains optimistic about festival invitations for studios.
The 2026 lineup includes Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, with a ten-film wishlist for Cannes or Venice from Andrey Zvyagintsev and Hirokazu Kore-eda.