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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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