Venice Film Festival Announces Star‑Studded 2026 Lineup
Originally published Jul 23, 2026
By Scott Roxborough · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Venice Festival unveiled its 2026 competition lineup on Thursday.
- Martin McDonagh returns with Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich.
- Florian Zeller’s Bunker features Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz.
- Documentaries include an Oasis reunion tour film and an Elon Musk biography.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival revealed its 2026 program, featuring a slate of high‑profile films and talent poised for awards season. Among the highlights are new entries from Martin McDonagh, Florian Zeller, Werner Herzog and Danny Boyle, as well as documentary projects on Oasis’s reunion tour and an Elon Musk biography by Alex Gibney.
The competition will include McDonagh’s black comedy Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, and Zeller’s psychological thriller Bunker with Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. Notable actors such as Robert Pattinson, Alicia Vikander and the Gallagher brothers are also slated to appear on the Lido.
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