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2026 Toronto International Film Festival Lineup Updates
Overview
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival runs 10–20 September 2026 in downtown Toronto. It opens with the world premiere of Apple Original’s *Being Heumann* (directed by Siân Heder, starring Ruth Madeley as disability-rights activist Judy Heumann). The gala also features world-premiere titles *Prima Facie* and *The Assassin(s)*. The Special Presentations programme has been expanded, and the Primetime slate opens with the series *Below*.
The Centrepiece competition lists a record 54 titles from 50 countries, including eight animated features and world premieres such as *Julian*, *Light Pillar* and *Viva Carmen*. The selection places a significant emphasis on African cinema.
TIFF’s documentary slate, announced in early August, comprises 21 titles from 20 countries with 18 world premieres. The program opens with *Rapinoe*, a documentary about U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and includes works such as *Edward Said: Between Worlds*, *Re/Pair*, *Low Lies the Land* and veteran filmmaker Barbara Kopple’s *Union Town*. Over two‑thirds of the documentaries are directed by women. A centerpiece is Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour film *Musk*, which probes Elon Musk’s influence; the festival will premiere it after a Venice screening, with a theatrical release set for 16 October and an HBO broadcast to follow.
The Midnight Madness program, curated by Peter Kuplowsky, features ten late-night screenings at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. It opens with Joshua Giuliano’s slasher debut *River* and features titles such as *Anchors Aweigh*, *HALF*, *Kick On*, *Rogue Trooper* and *Vintage Violence*. The lineup also includes a special screening of Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller *Hope*, a reprise of Curry Barker's *Obsession*, and will close with Anna Biller’s *The Face of Horror*.
Entities
Toronto International Film Festival · Alex Gibney · Curry Barker · Rebeca Huntt · Ken Russell
Timeline
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7 days ago
[CULTURE] 16 sourcesToronto International Film Festival reveals 2026 programming detailsThe 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 programming, highlighting the Midnight Madness lineup and a diverse Centrepiece selection featuring global cinema.
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8 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesToronto International Film Festival Announces 2026 TIFF Docs Lineup Featuring Megan Rapinoe DocumentaryTIFF's 2026 documentary lineup opens with Rebeca Huntt's Megan Rapinoe film, features over two‑thirds women directors, and includes titles like Edward Said, Low Lies the Land, and Alex Gibney's Musk.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesElon Musk documentary to debut at Toronto International Film FestivalTIFF’s 2026 Docs lineup includes Alex Gibney’s four‑hour documentary “Musk” on Elon Musk, opening alongside films like “Rapinoe.” The festival says the film is vital despite Musk’s criticism.
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22 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesToronto International Film Festival Unveils 2026 Primetime LineupTIFF 2026 runs Sep 10‑20, unveiling a Primetime programme with world‑premiere series and a gala slate of 23 international films, highlighted by titles like *American Hostage* and Sian Heder’s *Being Heumann*.
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24 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesToronto Film Festival Announces World Premieres Including “I Play Rocky” and “Glaxo”Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 10‑20) announced world premieres such as “I Play Rocky” and “Glaxo,” plus specials like “Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend,” featuring films by Gael García Bernal and Al
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24 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesToronto International Film Festival unveils lineup featuring Chris Rock and Peter Farrelly moviesTIFF's 51st edition (Sept 10‑20) unveiled over 60 films, including world premieres of Chris Rock’s drama “Misty Green” and Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky” starring Sylvester Stallone.
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24 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesApple TV Announces Release Date for 'Being Heumann' FilmApple TV set to release Siân Heder’s disability‑rights film *Being Heumann* in select theaters on Nov 6, 2026 and on streaming on Nov 13, 2026, after a Toronto Film Festival preview.
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24 days ago
[CULTURE] 9 sourcesToronto International Film Festival 2026 Announces Gala and Special Presentations LineupTIFF 2026, the 51st edition, has released its Gala and Special Presentations lineup, featuring titles like 'I Play Rocky', 'Misty Green' and the closing night film 'Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend', with films
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28 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesToronto International Film Festival expands 2026 Special Presentations lineupTIFF 2026 adds five new Special Presentations – Alpha Gang, Love of Your Life, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, The Housewife and Glaxo – debuting Sept 10‑20 in Toronto.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesToronto International Film Festival to Open 2026 with 'Being HeumannTIFF 2026 will open on Sept. 10 with Siân Heder’s disability‑rights drama “Being Heumann,” starring Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann, alongside world premieres of “Prima Facie” and “The Assassin(s).”
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