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Cannes 2026: The Films Most Likely to Make the Cut

The Hollywood Reporter notes several major titles unlikely to premiere at Cannes 2026, signaling shifts toward traditional releases.
Despite misses, Cannes 2026 could still deliver an auteur-heavy lineup with Almodóvar, Farhadi, Pawlikowski and Dhont expected in time.
Paweł Pawlikowski’s 1949 is highlighted as a strong competition possibility, inspired by Colm Tóibín's The Magician.
The report mentions Lars von Trier’s After as a potential Cannes entry, noting his health and recent work.
Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden is highlighted as a French-language follow-up with a potential Cannes run.
Miike’s Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo and an untitled Charli XCX horror project are among Miike's Cannes possibilities.
Kore-eda’s Sheep in the Box is described as a strong Cannes contender with a May 29 Japanese release window lining up with a Cannes launch.
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur is cited as a potential Cannes competition entry, with production wrapped in December.
The piece notes a broader strategic mix of competition slots and sidebars, including Un Certain Regard considerations.
The report frames Cannes 2026 as still capable of delivering a strong lineup despite some long-gestating projects being deferred.
The article emphasizes coordinated international production and sales efforts shaping Cannes prospects.

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