Beyond Fest announces 2026 lineup in Los Angeles

Beyond Fest has announced its 2026 programming slate, featuring 81 feature films scheduled to run from September 23 to October 6 in Los Angeles. Presented by Mubi in partnership with the American Cinematheque, the festival will utilize venues including the Egyptian Theatre and the MUBI Theatre at the Aero.

The lineup includes 10 world premieres, 4 North American premieres, and 28 West Coast premieres. Notable titles include ‘Primetime’ by Lance Oppenheim, which will serve as the opening night film, as well as ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’, ‘Victorian Psycho’, ‘V/H/S/MIXTAPE’, and simultaneous 35mm screenings of Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’.

Renowned filmmakers and actors are expected to attend, including M. Night Shyamalan, Robert Eggers, Jamie Lee Curtis, Al Pacino, Danny DeVito, and Fede Álvarez. Robert Eggers is scheduled to present a chronological screening of his films and provide an exclusive preview of his upcoming project, ‘Werwulf’. All ticket sales support the festival's 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution.