What is the best film at Cannes 2026?

The 2026 Cannes competition brought together some of the most celebrated directors working today, from returning masters like Almodóvar and Kore-eda to exciting new voices. Which of this year's official selection films deserves the top spot?

1. 1
   Fjord

   Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, exploring isolation and human connection.
2. 2
   Paper Tiger

   James Gray's Cannes 2026 competition entry starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller.
3. 3
   Hope

   Na Hong-Jin's genre-bending Cannes 2026 competition film from the South Korean master behind The Wailing.
4. 4
   Coward

   Lukas Dhont's Cannes 2026 competition entry, the Belgian filmmaker following up his 2022 Grand Prix winner Close.
5. 5
   Fatherland

   Pawel Pawlikowski's 2026 Cannes competition film from the director of Ida and Cold War.
6. 6
   Sheep in the Box

   Hirokazu Kore-eda's Cannes 2026 competition entry from the Japanese master director of Shoplifters and Monster.
7. 7
   Histoires Parallèles

   Asghar Farhadi's 2026 Cannes competition film from the Iranian director of A Separation and The Salesman.
8. 8
   Amarga Navidad

   Pedro Almodóvar's 2026 Cannes competition entry from the celebrated Spanish auteur.
9. 9
   Gentle Monster

   Marie Kreutzer's 2026 Cannes competition film from the Austrian director who captivated audiences with Corsage.
10. 10
    El Ser Querido

    Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 2026 Cannes competition entry from the acclaimed Spanish filmmaker.
11. 11
    L'Inconnue

    Arthur Harari's 2026 Cannes competition film.