LFF 70th Edition Unveils 251 Titles, Headlined by Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ and Knight’s ‘Wildwood’
The 70th BFI London Film Festival (Oct. 7-18) has announced a 251-title lineup featuring world premieres of Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ and Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood.’ The festival includes 33 world premieres, 109 works by female filmmakers, and gala screenings of major titles like Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ and Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial.’
Key points
- The 70th BFI London Film Festival runs Oct. 7-18, 2026, featuring 251 titles from 88 countries.
- World premieres include Brad Bird’s animated feature ‘Ray Gunn’ (Netflix debut in December) and Travis Knight’s Laika film ‘Wildwood.’
- The lineup includes 33 world premieres, 16 international premieres, and 20 European premieres.
- 109 works (43% of the program) are made by female filmmakers.
- Gala screenings include Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink,’ Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial,’ and Cannes Palme d’Or winner ‘Fjord.’
- LFF On Tour expands screenings to nine UK cities, including Manchester, Glasgow, and Bristol, with tickets on sale Sept. 17.
Background
The BFI London Film Festival is the UK’s largest film festival, marking its 70th edition in 2026. Previous coverage noted that Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ was set for a London gala after its New York premiere, and Disney+ had secured a Busan premiere for its K-drama ‘The Remarried Empress.’
How outlets are covering it
The Hollywood Reporter and Cartoon Brew both emphasize the high-profile animated premieres of ‘Ray Gunn’ and ‘Wildwood’ as the headline attractions. Film Stories focuses on the logistical expansion of the festival through LFF On Tour, highlighting screenings in nine UK cities and ticket sales starting Sept. 17. All sources agree on the festival dates (Oct. 7-18) and the inclusion of major gala titles like ‘Ink’ and ‘Artificial.’
Why it matters
The festival’s 70th edition signals a robust slate of international premieres and a strong commitment to female filmmakers (43% of the program). The expansion via LFF On Tour democratizes access to major films across the UK, while the inclusion of high-profile animated features and AI-themed dramas like ‘Artificial’ reflects current industry trends.
What to watch
Tickets for LFF On Tour screenings go on sale Sept. 17, 2026. The festival runs Oct. 7-18, 2026. Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ is scheduled for a global Netflix debut in December 2026.
- Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’ Among BFI London Film Fest World Premieres The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Wildwood’ World Premieres Lead Animation-Heavy BFI London Film Festival Lineup Cartoon Brew
- Andrew Scott, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Eisenberg Among Star-Studded London Film Festival Screen Talk Slate The Hollywood Reporter
- LFF On Tour is bringing festival screenings across the UK again Film Stories
- London Film Festival Lineup: Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ & Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ Among Headline Titles — Full List IMDb
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