Tony Gilroy's 'Behemoth!' to premiere at 2026 New York Film Festival
Tony Gilroy’s drama *Behemoth!* will open the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF) as its centerpiece world premiere, scheduled for October 2, 2026. The festival runs from September 25 to October 12, 2026, and artistic director Dennis Lim said the NYFF is “delighted to present the world premiere of Tony Gilroy’s anticipated return to the big screen.”
The film marks Gilroy’s first feature since 2012 and stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a gifted cellist navigating personal loss and a new career in film scoring. The ensemble cast includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Will Arnett, Hank Azaria, Alexa Swinton and JoBeth Williams. Its score features nine composers such as Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard and Alan Silvestri. Searchlight Pictures has set a theatrical release for December 4, 2026.
Entities: Dennis Lim · New York Film Festival · Olivia Wilde · Pedro Pascal · Searchlight Pictures · Tony Gilroy
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Dennis Lim said the festival is delighted to present the world premiere of Behemoth!. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9, dea3b5b3-b8c8-4f03-8eac-ced0dc8ae14e)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tony Gilroy wrote and directed Behemoth!, his first feature film since 2012. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Searchlight Pictures has scheduled the theatrical release of Behemoth! for December 4, 2026. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9, 3199a4ae-88a3-47a5-8395-345713ca73f4)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pedro Pascal stars as Alex Serian, a gifted cellist, in Behemoth!. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9, 3199a4ae-88a3-47a5-8395-345713ca73f4, dea3b5b3-b8c8-4f03-8eac-ced0dc8ae14e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tony Gilroy said New York Film Festival has always been a benchmark for him.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cast of Behemoth! includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Will Arnett, Hank Azaria and others.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Behemoth! will have its world premiere as the centerpiece selection of the 2026 New York Film Festival. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9, 3199a4ae-88a3-47a5-8395-345713ca73f4, dea3b5b3-b8c8-4f03-8eac-ced0dc8ae14e)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 64th New York Film Festival runs from September 25 to October 12, 2026. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9, dea3b5b3-b8c8-4f03-8eac-ced0dc8ae14e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Behemoth! includes ensemble cast members Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Will Arnett, Hank Azaria, Alexa Swinton, and JoBeth Williams. (dea3b5b3-b8c8-4f03-8eac-ced0dc8ae14e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film's score features nine composers, including Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Lukas Frank, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, Brandon Roberts, and Alan Silvestri. (f450fcd8-23f7-4458-9d47-38dbd76270a9)