Cannes 2026 Official Selection Announcement Set for April 9 Ahead of May Festival

The Cannes Film Festival's 79th edition Official Selection will be announced on April 9 in Paris, ahead of the festival scheduled from May 12 to 23 on the French Riviera. South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury, with other members yet to be confirmed. The previous 78th edition featured films that dominated the recent awards season, including several nominees for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, highlighting Cannes' influence on the global film circuit.