Cannes 2026 Revealed: THR’s Top 20 Films Across the Festival

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The Hollywood Reporter’s critics’ picks crown the 20 best films from Cannes 2026, spanning Competition, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week, and highlighting a diverse lineup—from intimate dramas and ambitious epics to bold genre fare—led by standout entries from Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Paweł Pawlikowski.
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