🇨🇦 The People's Festival

TIFF 2026 Trailers, Reviews, Watchlist

September 4 – 14, 2026 · Toronto, Canada. The Toronto International Film Festival — where audiences decide the Oscar frontrunner and cinema meets the people.

200+
Films
11
Days
500K+
Audience
84%
Oscar Accuracy

Key Takeaways

Brady Corbet's The Brutalist delivers a towering 3.5-hour epic about a Hungarian-Jewish architect building his legacy in postwar America, instantly becoming the film of the festival. Conclave thrills audiences with its papal election thriller, earning standing ovations and solidifying Ralph Fiennes' awards chances. The Wild Robot surprises as one of the festival's most emotionally powerful entries in the animated space. Nightbitch and Hard Truths showcase powerhouse performances from Amy Adams and Marianne Jean-Baptiste respectively.

TIFF 2026 Highlights

Film of Festival

The Brutalist

Brady Corbet UK/Hungary 2024

A visionary Hungarian-Jewish architect emigrates to America after WWII and struggles to build his legacy while confronting the American Dream's dark underbelly.

Gala Premiere

Conclave

Edward Berger UK/Germany 2024

When the Pope dies, Cardinal Lawrence must oversee the secretive election of his successor while uncovering shocking revelations.

Gala Premiere

Nightbitch

Marielle Heller USA 2024

A stay-at-home mother becomes convinced she is slowly transforming into a dog in this darkly comic adaptation of the bestselling novel.

Gala Premiere

The Wild Robot

Chris Sanders USA 2024

A robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island must learn to adapt and survive by building relationships with the native animals.

TIFF Buzz Board

The films generating the most heat in Toronto, ranked by audience reaction, critical response, and Oscar momentum.

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The Brutalist
Buzz: 97 · People's Choice Award
🔥 97
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Anora
Buzz: 96 · Palme d'Or · Standing ovation
🔥 96
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Conclave
Buzz: 93 · First Runner-Up
🔥 93
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The Wild Robot
Buzz: 91 · Crowd tearjerker
🔥 91

TIFF FAQ

What is the People's Choice Award at TIFF?

The People's Choice Award is TIFF's top prize, voted on by festival audiences rather than a jury. It has become the single best predictor of the Best Picture Oscar. Past winners that went on to win Best Picture include Nomadland, Green Book, 12 Years a Slave, The King's Speech, Slumdog Millionaire, and American Beauty.

When is TIFF 2026?

The Toronto International Film Festival 2026 runs from September 4 to September 14, 2026. The festival takes place across venues in downtown Toronto, with the TIFF Bell Lightbox serving as the main hub.

How can I buy tickets for TIFF?

TIFF is one of the most accessible major festivals for public audiences. Festival Passes and ticket packages go on sale in August, with individual tickets released in early September. Options range from premium all-access passes to single screening tickets. TIFF Members get priority access. Visit our Festival Guides for detailed ticketing strategies.

Why is TIFF important for Oscar season?

TIFF sits at the start of awards season in September, making it the perfect launchpad for Oscar campaigns. The festival's large public audience provides a real-world test for potential contenders, and the People's Choice Award has correctly predicted the Best Picture winner or nominee more consistently than any other festival prize in history.

What are the main sections at TIFF?

TIFF organizes its program into several sections: Galas (high-profile world and North American premieres), Special Presentations, Platform (competition section with a jury prize), Discovery (first and second features), TIFF Docs, Wavelengths (avant-garde and experimental cinema), and Midnight Madness (genre and cult cinema).

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