TIFF 2026 preview: 18 films (and shows) youll want to see (and how)

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 is set to feature 18 films and TV shows that are sure to captivate audiences. Among these, "Hope" written and directed by Na Hong-jin, a South Korean filmmaker, is a sci-fi epic starring Hwang Jung-min and Cameron Britton. The film follows a small-town sheriff investigating a bizarre cow slaughter, leading to a fast-paced and violent showdown with a killer creature.

Another highly anticipated film is "Julián," an animated adventure based on Jessica Love's children's book, "Julián Is a Mermaid." The story follows a young Afro-Latino boy who dreams of becoming a mermaid and participating in the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Starring Knyght Darius Jack, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, and Lisa-Kaindé Diaz, this heartwarming tale explores themes of love, identity, and self-acceptance.

"Back in Black" is a dark comedy featuring Christopher Walken and Jane Curtin, co-starring Ella Ballentine. The film revolves around a charismatic mortician whose family business is in jeopardy due to a lack of deaths in their town. When his granddaughter Sam takes matters into her own hands to change their fortunes, the resulting events are both hilarious and macabre.

Other notable films and TV shows at TIFF 2026 include "Stuffed," a musical comedy-drama starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling, and "Vintage Violence," a genre-bending thriller with Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara. These films and more will be showcased on various screens throughout Toronto's downtown venues, offering an exciting lineup for film enthusiasts.