The 2026 Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday, May 12th, running through May 24th. The Ebert team returns this year with coverage of all of the major films in review and video form.
Below is a running index of our reviews, dispatches, and video reports from the festival.
Video Reports
Cannes 2026 Video #1: The 79th Cannes Film Festival Begins! by Chaz Ebert
Festival Dispatches
An Essential Showcase in a Difficult Time: Cannes Film Festival 2026 Preview by Lisa Nesselson
