# San Sebastián International Film Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-sebastin-international-film-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-20T21:16:07.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 3.

The 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival continues through September 26, 2026, featuring 263 titles from 47 countries. While the festival maintains its focus on high-profile premieres—including Javier Ruiz Caldera’s ‘5 minutos más’, Frédéric Cavayé’s ‘Les Misérables’, and the historical crime drama ‘Sacamantecas’—it has also become a platform for significant industry announcements.

During the event, Movistar Plus+ revealed an aggressive content strategy aimed at strengthening its leadership in Spanish audiovisual production. CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio and Content Director Juan Andrés García Ropero announced plans to release one Spanish film per week and approximately two new Spanish series per month. The platform intends to produce 26 Spanish series annually by 2027, with upcoming titles including ‘Ardora’, ‘Veredicto’, ‘Todo lo necesario’, and ‘La náufraga’.

Furthering this industry presence, Movistar Plus+ announced a significant renewal of its partnership with the festival through 2029. The platform’s upcoming 2026-2027 season will feature 13 new series, including ‘El Castillo’ and projects involving directors such as Juan Antonio Bayona and Fernando León de Aranoa.

The festival remains a blend of red-carpet glamour and local culture, with international stars including Naomi Watts, Penélope Cruz, and Orlando Bloom frequenting the Kursaal. Competition continues for the Golden Shell among 17 films and the Spanish Cooperation Award for eight Ibero-American films. The event also upholds its commitment to emerging talent through the fourth edition of Kabia and highlights the importance of the Europe-Latin America Co-production Forum, which has facilitated international cinematic partnerships for 15 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: San Sebastián Film Festival kicks off with major Movistar Plus expansion

The 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival has launched, featuring global premieres and a major strategic expansion from Movistar Plus to boost Spanish audiovisual production.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-sebastin-film-festival-hosts-el-confidente-release-announcement

### 2026-09-15: San Sebastián Film Festival hosts 74th edition with major stars

The 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival begins, featuring stars like Brad Pitt and Naomi Watts, alongside major auteur cinema competitions and the Donostia Award.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-sebastin-film-festival-announces-74th-edition-details

### 2026-09-11: San Sebastián Film Festival hosts Kabia for emerging talent

The San Sebastián International Film Festival's Kabia initiative will connect emerging filmmakers with global industry professionals on September 21.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-sebastin-film-festival-hosts-kabia-for-emerging-talent

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Cite as: San Sebastián International Film Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/san-sebastin-international-film-festival-2026