NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-FILMS JUNE  03-14, 2026)-

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announced its features and short slate for its 25-year anniversary to take place from June 03-14, 2026,  in New York City.

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The Festival has become a global platform for storytelling and emerging voices with 118 feature films that include a record 103 world premieres and  86 short films will be showcase during the Eleven day festival.

 

The Festival opens Wednesday, June 3 with the previously announced world premiere of Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, followed by a special performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots, setting the tone for a celebratory, music-forward festival. The lineup continues with exclusive post-premiere performances from Sara Bareilles, Peter Frampton, Mumford & Sons, The LOX, Magdalena Bay, and Noga Erez & Ori Rousso. Closing Night, presented by OKX and 10 Lives Studios, features the world premiere of Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell's Kitchen, directed by Tribeca alum One9 (TF ‘14) – a love letter to New York City from one of its own – followed by an appearance by Keys.

 

The 2026 feature film slate balances high-profile premieres with breakout discoveries, reflecting Tribeca's role as both a launchpad and a showcase. Highlights include performances by Susan Sarandon and Aubrey Plaza in The Accompanist; Katie Holmes, who writes, directs, and stars in Happy Hours with Joshua Jackson; Alicia Vikander and Wagner Moura inThe Last Day; Paul Rudd and Jeremy Sisto in Rain Reign; Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parsons, and Simon Rex in The Leader; Zach Braff in Clean Hands; Alison Brie, André Holland, Tom Sturridge, and Dustin Hoffman in The Revisionist; André Holland also stars alongside Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley in They Fight; Marc Maron in In Memoriam; and Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lizzy McAlpine, Simon Pegg, and Quentin Tarantino in Only What We Carry. Select premieres, including The Accompanist, The Revisionist, Happy Hours and Iconoclast.... 

 

2026 Tribeca Festival Feature Films:

 

OPENING NIGHT GALA

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), (United States) - World Premiere. Academy Award winner Questlove kicks off the 25th Tribeca Festival with the boisterous, decades-spanning story of this legendary American band and its enigmatic founder, Maurice White. From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove's celebratory doc showcases this iconic group's out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy. Directed and produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Produced by Dave Sirulnick, Sam Grogin, KB White, Arron Saxe.

After the Premiere: A performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots.

 

Closing Night:

CLOSING NIGHT: Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, (United States) - World Premiere. Multi Grammy Award winner and New York City native Alicia Keys reflects on her childhood growing up in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen and the journey that led her from the gritty streets of 90s New York  to the Broadway stage in Tribeca alum One9's (Nas: Time Is Illmatic, TF 2014) moving tribute to a life of music, dreams, and the city that breaks them and makes them. Directed by One9. Produced by Brian Satz, Cole Cook.
After the Premiere: A special appearance by Alicia Keys.

 

Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, (United States) - World Premiere. Seven years after her Grammy Award-winning Amidst the Chaos, Sara Bareilles reunites with her closest collaborators to record a new album. What emerges is an intimate, cinematic process that lays bare the musician’s deep connections and inspirations in Tribeca alum Josh Alexander's moving music documentary. Directed and produced by Josh Alexander. Produced by Daniel J. Chalfen.

After the Premiere: A performance by Sara Bareilles.

 

SPOTLIGHT+ 

Spotlight+ is Tribeca’s premier showcase for high-profile screenings paired with unforgettable live experiences. Featuring exclusive performances, conversations, and one-night-only events, this series brings the film off the screen and into the spotlight — making each screening a cultural moment.

 

Doc Meets World, (United States) - World Premiere. Thirty years after Boy Meets World made them teen idols, Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong reunite for a wildly popular rewatch podcast and national tour. Funny, candid, and unexpectedly emotional, their tour becomes a nostalgic ride through fame, friendship, and the messy reality of growing up on screen and off. Directed by Chris Levitus, Zane Rubin. Produced by Alexandra Barreto.After the Premiere: Join Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong for one last live show, marking the final stop of their “The Kids Wanna Jump Tour."

 

Frampton, (United States) - World Premiere. From the arena-shaking triumph of "Frampton Comes Alive!" to a final tour shaped by a degenerative diagnosis, Frampton follows a rock icon who lost everything and fought his way back—again and again. Directed by Rob Arthur. Produced by Daniel E Catullo III, Corey Russell, Andrew Ward, Steve Moss.

After the Premiere: A performance by Peter Frampton.

 

Hadestown: The Musical, (United States) - World Premiere. Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning musical “Hadestown” comes to the silver screen as the five principal members of the original Broadway cast—Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page—reunite on the West End for this reinterpretation of timeless love stories from Greek mythology. Directed by Brett Sullivan. Produced by Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, Tom Kirdahy. ​​A Crosswalk and LD Entertainment Release.

After the Premiere: A special musical performance by Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada.

 

Imaginal Disk, (United States) - World Premiere. A cinematic companion to Magdalena Bay’s eponymous album, Imaginal Disk expands its kaleidoscopic world into a bold, visually driven narrative. Directed by Amanda Kramer. Written by Mica Tenenbaum, Matthew Lewin. Produced by Katie White, Doug Klinger. With Mica Tenenbaum, Matthew Lewin.

After the Premiere: A special stripped-back performance from Magdalena Bay and a discussion with Amanda Kramer.

 

Miss Representation: Rise Up, (United States) - World Premiere. Filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom expands on her acclaimed 2011 documentary Miss Representation by examining the rising backlash against women’s progress and the hostile landscape of technology designed to harass and, ultimately, silence women. Directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Produced by Camille Servan-Schreiber, Gretchen Miller. 

After the Premiere: A conversation with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Safiya Noble, Nina Jankowicz, and Jim Steyer.

 

Mumford & Sons: The House Band, (United States) - World Premiere. Mumford & Sons invite the camera onto the train for one of the most purely pleasurable concert docs in years. Featuring Noah Kahan, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, Maggie Rogers, and several other special guests along for the ride, the journey captures the intimacy and camaraderie between all the performers both onstage and off. Directed by Sam Jones. Produced by Bryan Ling, Ben Winston, Dave Conway, Jessica James Batista.

After the Premiere: An acoustic performance by Mumford & Sons.

 

Noga, (United States, Austria, Israel, Germany) - World Premiere. Fearless alternative pop singer Noga Erez is on the brink of superstardom with a unique, captivating sound and a major studio album on the way. But when war erupts and cracks appear in her relationship, Noga must redefine her role as an artist on a global stage. Directed and produced by Jono Bergmann, Benji Bergmann. Produced by Alexander Glehr, Gabriela Sperl, Danna Stern, Karol Martesko-Fenster.

After the Premiere: An acoustic performance by Noga Erez & Ori Rousso.

 

Playing POTUS, (United States) - World Premiere. From Chevy Chase's Gerald Ford to Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris,Playing POTUS explores how comedians don't just parody leaders, they help define them. Featuring comedy legends and late-night insiders, this sharp, entertaining documentary reveals how presidential impressions became one of America’s most influential, and surprisingly powerful, forms of political storytelling. Directed and produced by Josh Greenbaum. Produced by Rafael Marmor, Christopher Leggett, Peter Funt.

After the Premiere: A conversation with special guests from the film.

 

The Symphony of Dance, (United States) - World Premiere. In Jason Bergh’s intimate documentary, a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a marathon of performances by Dancing with the Stars’ Derek and Hayley Hough becomes something entirely different when Hayley is forced to fight for her life following a shocking health crisis. Directed and produced by Jason Bergh. Produced by Stephan Bielecki, Courtney Carter, Jeff Golenberg.

After the Premiere: A dance performance by Derek Hough and Hayley Hough and a conversation with the filmmaker.

 

Trinity: The Story of the LOX, (United States) - World Premiere. Travel through time and reflect on the genesis, journey, and brotherhood of the multidimensional rap trio from Yonkers, The LOX. Directed by Bill Horace. Produced by Yaneley Arty, Kristi Clifford, Laurence Mathieu-Léger, Peter Scalettar.
After the Premiere: A performance by The LOX.

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SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE 

Spotlight brings the red carpet experience to all with exclusive premieres from celebrated filmmakers and star-studded casts, offering an unforgettable experience for film lovers and industry insiders alike

 

The Accompanist, (United States) - World Premiere. When 9-year-old Emily is removed from the care of her aging grandfather by a rookie child-welfare agent, she is placed with the witchy, funny, and unpredictable Sylvia. As the two build a surprising bond, they find that forging a new family is not without risk. Directed and written by Zach Woods. Written by Brandon Gardner. Produced by Aubrey Plaza, Lauren Bratman, Michael Sagol, Carlos Zozaya. With Susan Sarandon, Everly Carganilla, Aubrey Plaza, Kevyn Morrow.

 

Act One, (United States) - World Premiere. In this rhythmic psychological thriller, a lonely aspiring teen actress finds herself drawn to an acting teacher who pulls her into a web of desire and control, blurring the lines of seduction and obsession. Directed and written by Sophia Takal. Produced by Allison Rose Carter, Stephanie Roush, Julie Waters, Julie Christeas. With Ella Beatty, Ari Graynor, Nate Mann.

 

Clean Hands, (United States) - World Premiere. Based on a true story, Clean Hands follows Kevin Simmers, a narcotics officer grappling with his 19-year-old daughter’s worsening opioid addiction. Directed, written and produced by Jake Allyn. Produced by Conor Allyn, Brian Loschiavo, James Suttles. With Zach Braff, Esther McGregor, Abigail Spencer, Lucas Till.

 

Finnegan’s Foursome, (United States) - World Premiere. This comedy sees two Irish American brothers and their children, all highly competitive golfers, returning to their ancestral homeland to hit the links in honor of their late father who taught them the game. Directed, written and produced by Edward Burns. Produced by Aaron Lubin, Ellen H. Schwartz. With Edward Burns, Brian D’Arcy James, Erica Hernandez, Brian Muller. A Republic Pictures release.

 

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, (United States) - New York Premiere. After her fiancé takes advantage of their “celebrity sex pass,” Midwestern hair stylist Gail Daughtry sets off on a zany, epic journey to get even. Directed, co-written and produced by David Wain. Co-written and produced by Ken Marino. Produced by Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Crystine Zhang, Charles Zhong. With Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Ken Marino. A Sony Pictures Classics release.

 

Happy Hours, (United States) - World Premiere. Katie Holmes reunites with Joshua Jackson in this NYC romantic drama about two former lovers reunited years after their relationship ended without closure. Directed and written by Katie Holmes. Produced by Paula P. Manzanedo, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler. With Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu and Donald Webber Jr.

 

Iconoclast, (United States) - World Premiere. Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent) writes, directs and stars in this tightly coiled psychological thriller. A reclusive loner's obsession with a live-streaming influencer reshapes his entire existence through one unsettling choice at a time. Directed, written and produced by Gabriel Basso. Produced by Alex Lebovici, Enzo Marc, Noah Centineo, Paul Bernard. With Gabriel Basso, Courtney Eaton, Rain Spencer, Noah Centineo.

 

In Memoriam, (United States) - World Premiere. What is the one thing that a dying man feels will prove his life was worth something? A place in the Academy Awards® “In Memoriam” segment, of course. A unique, heartfelt dramedy about waking up in life before it’s too late. Directed, written and produced by Rob Burnett. Produced by Nicholas Weinstock, Divya D'Souza, Marc Maron, David Martin. With Marc Maron, Talia Ryder, Lily Gladstone, Sharon Stone.

 

In the Hand of Dante, (United States, United Kingdom, Chile, France) - New York Premiere. Lives run in parallel in Julian Schnabel’s ode to art and the ineffability of creativity as Oscar Isaac takes on the dual roles of 14th Century poet Dante Alighieri, who is agonizing over his Divine Comedy, and 21st century author Nick Tosches, who is tasked by a mafia don to steal a handwritten manuscript of the poet’s masterpiece. Directed, written and produced by Julian Schnabel. Written by Louise Kugelberg. Produced by Jon Kilik, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Olmo Schnabel, Gabriele Bebe Moratti, Vito Schnabel. With Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese, Jason Momoa. A Netflix release.

 

Killing Castro, (United States) - World Premiere. Political thriller Killing Castro reimagines Fidel Castro’s 1960 Harlem stay as a charged encounter between surveillance and solidarity. As converging forces close in, a young translator is pulled into a tightening web of power and proximity. Directed by Eif Rivera. Written by Thomas DeGrezia, Leon Hendrix. Produced by Brad Feinstein, Christina Weiss Lurie. With Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Ron Livingston, Alexander Ludwig, Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson.

 

The Last Day, (United States) - World Premiere. July 4th, New York City: Two mothers navigate the city on different tracks that briefly intertwine before diverging dramatically, in this interpretation of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Directed, written and produced by Rachel Rose. Produced by Lucie Elwes, Mason Plotts, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler. With Alicia Vikander, Victoria Pedretti, Wagner Moura.

 

The Leader, (United States) - World Premiere. Tim Blake Nelson and Vera Farmiga star in the unsettling true story of Heaven's Gate, the cult that convinced dozens to abandon their lives and await evacuation from planet Earth. Directed by Michael Gallagher. Written by Michael Gallagher. Produced by Michael Gallagher, Michael Wormser, Joel David Moore. Also with Jim Parsons, Simon Rex, Grace Caroline Currey.

 

The Long Haul, (United States, United Kingdom) - World Premiere. Three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale is CJ, a long-haul trucker who’s been running from a dark truth for decades. When long-buried demons reemerge, the road she's lived on can no longer keep the past at bay. Directed and written by David Drake. Produced by Sam Bank, Hélène Sifre, Juliet Berman. With Margo Martindale, Cole Sprouse, Stephen Root, Yalitza Aparicio.

 

Never Change!, (United States) - World Premiere. Due to a legal loophole, the Class of 2008 must return to high school, now in their mid-30s –– bringing with them midlife baggage and teenage angst. Gleefully ludicrous and committed to its own absurdity, this ensemble comedy earns every outrageous laugh. Directed by Marty Schousboe. Written by John Reynolds. Produced by Nicholas Hatton, Jason Woliner, Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Jon Watts, Jason Zaro, Billy Rosenberg. With John Reynolds, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carmen Christopher, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson. A Hulu release.

 

Next Life, (United Kingdom) - World Premiere. When Ivy meets a handsome jazz musician on the train one fateful morning, two distinct timelines emerge: one where she falls in love with this stranger and the other where she reconnects with her ex-fiancé. Which life gives Ivy everything she wants, which love is truer, and how is she supposed to know which one to choose? Directed, written and produced by Drake Doremus. Produced by Elika Portnoy, Gleb Fetisov, Ben Pugh, Kate Buckley, Emilia Clarke. With Emilia Clarke, Jack Farthing, Édgar Ramírez.

 

Only What We Carry, (United Kingdom, France) - World Premiere. Long-buried secrets and emerging romances bubble up and boil over between a dancer, her sister, her former choreographer, and his visiting friend in this improvisational drama shot in six days on the Normandy coast. Directed and written by Jamie Adams. Produced by Charles Benoin, Liam Hellmann, Jouri Smit. With Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lizzy McAlpine, Simon Pegg, Quentin Tarantino.

 

Rain Reign, (United States) - World Premiere. Rose is a 12-year-old, neurodivergent girl cared for by her struggling single dad and well-meaning uncle. When her beloved dog goes missing during a superstorm, she embarks on a search that will test her family's bonds and her own resilience. Directed and written by Erika Burke Rossa. Produced by Julie Rudd, Nikki Silver. With Felice Kakaletris, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Sisto, Gretchen Mol.

 

The Revisionist, (United States) - World Premiere. Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book. The sudden return of an old friend challenges just how far she’s willing to go in pursuit of her art. Directed, written, and produced by Alex Vlack. Produced by Arielle Elwes, Zachary Spicer, Veronica Radaelli. With Alison Brie, André Holland, Tom Sturridge, Dustin Hoffman.

 

Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted, (South Korea) - International Premiere. South Korean romantic drama royalty Suzy and Squid Game star Lee Jin-wook star in this Seoul-set romance where two wandering souls navigate love, loss and the longing for closure. Directed and written by Lim Sun-ae. Written by Jung Yi-an. Produced by Lee Sung-jin. With Suzy, Lee Jin-wook, Yoo Ji-tae, Keum Sae-rok.

 

Take Me Home, (United States) - New York Premiere. Anna, a 38-year-old Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability, cares for her aging parents in a fragile balance of meeting one another’s needs. When a Florida heat wave shatters their family and Anna’s routine, her future is uncertain until she creates a world where she can thrive. Directed, written and produced by Liz Sargent. Produced by Apoorva Guru Charan, Minos Papas. With Anna Sargent, Victor Slezak, Ali Ahn, Marceline Hugot.

 

That Friend, (United States) - World Premiere. A trip to Palm Springs, meant to be refreshing for Henry and his girlfriend Penny, escalates to cackling shenanigans when his bombastic friend Paul tags along. Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved. Directed and written by Alex Wall, Will Sterling. Produced by Ryan Tillotson. With Harvey Guillén, Billie Lourd, Josh Brener.

 

They Fight, (United States) - World Premiere. Recently released from prison, coach Walt Mangian joins a local youth gym to help a ragtag team of adolescent boxers aspiring to a national championship. Directed and written by Sheldon Candis. Written by Andrew Renzi. Produced by Jason Berman, Ben Renzo, Andrew Renzi. With André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley.

 

Unidentified, (Saudi Arabia) - US Premiere. Award-winning writer-director Haifaa Al Mansour returns with a suspenseful crime thriller, following one woman's journey for justice when the body of a teenage girl is discovered in the desert. Directed, written and produced by Haifaa Al Mansour. Produced by Brad Niemann. With Mila Al Zahrani, Shafi Al Harthi. A Sony Pictures Classics release.

 

Young Washington, (United States) - World Premiere. Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. Directed by Jon Erwin. Written by Diederik Hoogstraten & Tom Provost, And Jon Erwin. With William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Leo Hanna, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis, Ben Kingsley.

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Article: Starlight Illustrated 

 

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