Venice Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival unveiled its official lineup on July 23, 2026, setting the stage for a major celebration of global cinema from September 2 to 12 on the Lido. Artistic director Alberto Barbera presented a robust selection of world premieres, featuring a strong contingent of Italian films and highly anticipated works from acclaimed international directors.

The festival will open on September 2 with Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” a biographical drama about media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of The Sun newspaper, starring Guy Pearce, Jack O’Connell, and Claire Foy. The closing film on September 12 will be Giovanni Veronesi’s Italian period drama “Dio Ride,” screening out of competition.

This year’s main competition for the Golden Lion showcases a diverse slate. Italy is prominently represented with five films, including the eagerly awaited return of director Nanni Moretti after 37 years with “Succederà questa notte.” The international lineup features new works from Oscar winner Florian Zeller (“Bunker”), Martin McDonagh (“Wild Horse Nine”), Hirokazu Kore-eda (“Look Back”), and Werner Herzog (“Bucking Fastard”). Other notable competition entries include films...