# Tokyo film festivals in late 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tokyo-film-festivals-in-late-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-23T06:22:37.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 4, 2026, across the Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi, and Ginza districts. Centered on the theme ‘CONNECT — The World Beyond What Movies Connect,’ the festival features the opening film ‘SUKIYAKI’ and the closing film ‘Colony.’ The competition includes 15 films selected from 1,892 entries for the Tokyo Grand Prix.

Following these events, the third annual Asian Documentary Film Festival will take place on November 7 and 8 at Euro Live in Shibuya. This festival will screen 10 documentary films addressing social realities in Asia, such as religion, refugees, and youth culture in China.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Tokyo film festivals to showcase international cinema in late 2026

Tokyo will host the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in late October and the Asian Documentary Film Festival in November 2026, featuring global cinema and expert-led discussions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-film-festivals-to-showcase-international-cinema-in-late-2026

### 2026-10-19: Tokyo International Film Festival announces lineup and theme

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival will run from October 26 to November 4, featuring “SUKIYAKI” as its opening film and “Colony” as its closing film.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-international-film-festival-announces-lineup-and-theme

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