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The Fantasia International Film Festival has announced its first wave of premiere titles for its 30th edition, which will run from July 16 to August 2, 2026 in Montreal. The initial lineup includes world premieres such as Jenn Wexler's 'The Last Temptation of Becky' and Agnieszka Smoczyńska's 'Hot Spot'. The full festival program, which will include screenings, workshops, and launch events, will be revealed in stages by early July.
Facts First
- The festival's 30th edition will run July 16–August 2, 2026 at Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas in Montreal.
- First wave includes world premieres for 'The Last Temptation of Becky', 'No Rest for the Wicked', 'Home Bodies', and Agnieszka Smoczyńska's 'Hot Spot'.
- North American premieres announced for titles including 'You Are the Film', 'The Eyes', 'Kung Fu', and 'Break Free'.
- The full festival lineup will be announced in stages by early July.
- Festival is presented by MELS in collaboration with Concordia University and supported by Telefilm Canada, SODEC, and municipal agencies.
What Happened
The Fantasia International Film Festival has announced the first wave of titles for its 2026 edition. The 30th edition of the festival will run from July 16 through August 2, 2026 at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas in Montreal. The initial announced titles include Jenn Wexler’s 'The Last Temptation of Becky', Kasper Kalle’s 'No Rest for the Wicked', and Andrea Corsini’s 'Ferine'. Other announced titles include Makoto Ueda’s 'You Are the Film', Yeom Ji-oh’s 'The Eyes', Harrison Atkins’ 'Sour Minnows', and Giddens Ko’s 'Kung Fu'. Additional titles include Casey Walker’s 'Home Bodies', Koichi’s 'Captured!', Harrison Houde’s 'Tight Lettuce', Michael Gabriele’s 'Unholy Night', and Yu Nakamoto’s 'Break Free'. World premieres at the 2026 edition include 'The Last Temptation of Becky', 'No Rest for the Wicked', 'Home Bodies', 'Sour Minnows', 'Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters Of Steve Johnson', 'Ancestral Beasts', and 'Unholy Night'. Agnieszka Smoczyńska’s 'Hot Spot', starring Andrzej Konopka and Noomi Rapace, will have its world premiere and is set for release by Focus Features. North American premieres will include 'You Are the Film', 'The Eyes', 'Break Free', 'Kung Fu', Yusuke Iwasaki’s 'Anymart', Edwin‘s 'Sleep No More', and Akira Nagai’s 'Suzuki=Bakudan'. The festival program will consist of screenings, workshops, and launch events.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of genre cinema or independent film, the Fantasia festival may offer you a chance to discover new movies before they are widely released. The festival's location in Montreal could provide an opportunity for local residents and visitors to attend screenings and events next summer. The announced world premieres, such as 'Hot Spot' starring Noomi Rapace, suggest you may get early access to films that will later be distributed by major studios like Focus Features.
What's Next
The full lineup for the festival will be announced in stages by early July. This means you can expect more film titles and event details to be revealed over the coming months. The festival is likely to become a focal point for film enthusiasts and industry professionals in Montreal during July and August 2026.