written by Radhika Seth, Vogue
Dust off your black tie—the post-Oscars break is almost over and the 2027 awards race is about to begin, in the form of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. This year’s lineup, notably lighter on Hollywood blockbusters and heavier on international arthouse fare, will dazzle the Croisette between May 12 and 23, with legendary auteur Park Chan-wook serving as jury president, the first Korean to be bestowed with this title in the showcase’s long and storied history. Meanwhile, two honorary Palme d’Ors for lifetime achievement are due to be presented to two industry titans: Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson.
From surreal musicals to boundary-pushing thrillers, sweeping romances to socially resonant sci-fi, here’s a whistle-stop tour through the 17 releases not to miss from the upcoming 79th edition.
Diamond
For this directorial effort from Andy Garcia—a contemporary noir almost 15 years in the making—the Hollywood veteran has amassed quite the ensemble: Vicky Krieps, Brendan Fraser, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman, and Danny Huston. The filmmaker himself is at their center, as a man with a traumatic past who has an uncanny talent for solving impossible crimes.
Featuring Work by Clay Griffith, Deborah L. Scott, and Tim Suhrstedt, ASC
