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 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.

 

SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY 

From acclaimed directors to headline-making subjects, Spotlight Documentary brings the heavyweights of nonfiction to center stage with must-see premieres.

 

The A-Word: The Future of Aging, (United States) - World Premiere. Modern medicine treats diseases one-by-one, but what if aging itself is the root cause? The A-Word: The Future of Aging follows visionary scientists racing to extend lifespan and the rescue dog whose bond with an 87-year-old widower demonstrates the stakes of life extension. Directed by Greg Kohs. Produced by Gary Krieg.

 

Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu, (United States) - World Premiere. Comedy legends Bob Odenkirk and David Cross tackle one of the world's toughest hikes — and each other — in this high-altitude, coca-fueled meditation on friendship, mortality, and profoundly absurd comedy from two icons still magnificently in sync. Directed by Michael LaHaie. Produced by Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Naomi Odenkirk, Ken Druckerman, Banks Tarver.

 

Born Melo, (United States) - World Premiere. This new, official documentary takes an intimate look into the life and legacy of Carmelo Anthony as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame and sees his son, Kiyan, launch his collegiate basketball career. Directed by Jake Rogal. Produced by Kate Aschkenasy, Connor Schell, Jeff Lipsitz, Asani Swann.

 

Chris & Martina: The Final Set, (United States) - World Premiere. Tennis legends Chis Evert and Martina Navratilova reflect on their parallel journeys to sports stardom while delving into their rivalry and friendship, especially as the duo continue to support each other through their shared experience of cancer treatment. Directed by Rebecca Gitlitz. Produced by Jenna Ricker. A Netflix release.

 

4000 Days, (United States) - World Premiere. 4000 Days chronicles the agonizing public struggle of three families whose personal tragedies become part of a nationwide movement for change — and the center of a push for legislative reform around the dangers of hazing. Directed and produced by Daniel E Catullo III. Produced by Russell Greene.

 

Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent, (United States) - World Premiere. An all-Black team sets out to summit Mount Everest not just to make history, but to redefine what it means to climb and who belongs in the mountains. Directed and produced by Justice A. Whitaker, Rolake Bamgbose. Produced by Tommy Oliver.

 

Guggi, (Ireland) - International Premiere. An intimate portrait of abstract painter Guggi that traces his journey from humble Irish beginnings—with friends Bono and Gavin Friday—through his post-punk phase and toward international acclaim as an uncompromising artist. Directed and produced by Ian Thuillier. Produced by Gabriella Janni.

 

Hanging by a Wire, (United States, United Kingdom, Pakistan) - New York Premiere. When a cable car fails over a remote valley in the Himalayas, eight passengers are left suspended in crisis. What follows is a gripping rescue effort shaped by a community's extraordinary courage, as well as an investigation into the uneven systems that govern whose lives get to be protected. Directed and produced by Mohammed Ali Naqvi. Produced by Bilal Sami.

 

Hollywood Does Abortion, (United States) - World Premiere. Since the 1970s, depictions of abortion in film and television have both impacted and reflected shifting attitudes towards the procedure and those who choose it. In this incisive documentary, the pursuit of reproductive justice and the undeniable impact that the American entertainment industry has had on that fight takes center stage. Directed and produced by Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, Mike Attie. Produced by Eliza Licht.

 

House of Criticism, (United States) - World Premiere. Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz are both rockstars in the world of art criticism. They’re also madly in love. Reflecting on their relationship, careers, and the ever-evolving New York City art scene, this unlikely power couple invites us into their surprisingly humble world. Directed by Alison Chernick.

 

How to Feed a Dictator, (United States) - World Premiere. Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces. Directed and produced by Andrew Neel. Produced by Michael Merlob.

 

IX XI, (United States) - World Premiere. Twelve unique individuals recount their lives leading up to and during the tragic events of 9/11. As everyday New Yorkers, their narratives embody the impact the attacks had on the millions of people who call this city home. Directed and produced by Sean Wilsey. Produced by Krista Parris.

 

Just Look Up, (Denmark, United States) - North American Premiere. This propulsive documentary follows Climate Defiance and founder Michael Greenberg’s unabashedly disruptive protests, expressing their fervent and urgent demands for climate action in the spaces — and faces — of industry executives and politicians exacerbating the crisis. Directed by Betsy Hershey, Emma Wall. Produced by Signe Byrge Sørensen, Natja Rosner.

 

The Lion Queen, (United States) - World Premiere. You’ve seen her face on the cover of countless newspapers. Now step into the larger-than-life world and surprising true story of a true New York original — socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, a.k.a. “The Lion Queen.” Directed by Alden Nusser, Ben Fries. Produced by Caroline Baron, Dani Bernfeld. An HBO Documentary Films release.

 

The Lorraine, (United States) - World Premiere. Renowned documentarian Sam Pollard tells the astonishing, inspiring story of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, site of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and its remarkable owners, Walter and Loree Bailey. Directed by Sam Pollard. Produced by Dan Braun, Joe Wemple, Ben Braun.

 

March Forth, (United States) - World Premiere. This documentary is a powerful exploration into the life of Reginald Dwayne Betts, Yale Law School graduate and award-winning author, who transformed his time in prison into purpose. Directed and produced by Robe Imbriano, Valerie Hong.

 

Mario, (United States) - World Premiere. Ronald Reagan’s America sets the stage for Mario Cuomo, the son of Italian immigrants who rose to become Governor of New York and, in his defining 1984 DNC speech, offered a powerful vision of leadership rooted in compassion. Directed by Peter Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, Teddy Kunhardt. Produced by Emma Sassoon, Jill Cowan, Matthew Henderson.

 

Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders, (United States) - World Premiere. From a controversial flashpoint to a celebrated classic,Cruising has played many roles in gay culture. But the true story behind the film is the most surprising of them all. Directed and produced by Jeffrey Schwarz. Produced by John Boccardo. 

 

MOUTH FULL OF GOLDS, (United Kingdom) - World Premiere. Discover the story of Famous Eddie, a fashion icon responsible for the meteoric rise of culture-defining grillz. Archival footage alongside contemporary perspectives illuminate his legendary impact on the face of hip-hop. Directed and produced by Lyle Lindgren. Produced by Madeleine Sanderson, Ahmet Hüsseyin.

 

Odyssey, (United States) - World Premiere. This remarkable archival documentary captures America's greatest adventures in space: from the rise of NASA to the gripping rescue mission of Apollo 13, told entirely through over 2,500 hours of rare archival material including much never before available to the public. Directed and produced by Avi Belkin. Produced by Christopher Leggett, Rafael Marmor.

 

Probably Nothing to Worry About, (United Kingdom) - World Premiere. The definitive documentary on AI's origins, told by the people who built it. A thriller-paced reckoning with ambition, rivalry and the question that now haunts everyone: Will artificial intelligence save humanity or destroy it? Directed by Nick Holt. Produced by Ben Brown.

 

Spin Wars, (United States) - World Premiere. SoulCycle, Flywheel, Peloton — the billion-dollar boutique fitness revolution built on ambition, betrayal and toxic sweat. This high-energy documentary exposes the dark side of "mind, body, soul" culture with deliciously colorful insiders. Directed by Philip Byron. Produced by Jillian Goldstein, Philip Byron, Stevenson Waite, James Thayer.

 

Stealing Magic, (United States) -  World Premiere. Someone is stealing the secrets behind magicians' greatest tricks and selling them on illicit websites. Magician Andi Gladwin leads an unlikely team of illusionists on an international caper to track down the culprits. Directed by Matthew Testa. Produced by Ethan Smith, Melanie Miller, Diane Becker, Randy Pitchford.

 

threeASFOUR: Full Circle, (United States) - World Premiere. threeASFOUR: Full Circle follows avant-garde NYC designers Gabi Asfour, Angela Donhauser, and Adi Gil and their singular "couture-on-the-street" designs; highlighting fashion as a radical act of collaboration shaped by war, identity, and hope. Directed by Sean Ono Lennon. Co-directed by Brian C. Gonzalez. Written by Jenny Golden. Produced by Beth Levison, Lauren Evangelista, Daniel Sheppard.

 

TikTok Never Dies, (United States) - World Premiere. When TikTok faces a nationwide ban, three influencers fight for their livelihoods, their voices, and the First Amendment. As their efforts advance to the Supreme Court, questions swirl around the stakes, power, and control of the future of social media. Directed and produced by Hao Wu. Produced by Violet Du Feng.

 

Whipple’s World, (United States) - World Premiere. Attorney by day and beloved entertainment journalist by night, George Whipple has been a staple on NY1 for three decades, including his eponymous show "Whipple's World." Juggling many different hats with aplomb, this documentary debut shows just how fascinating Whipple’s eccentric life is. Directed by Adam Paul Verity. Written by Cody Williams. Produced by Adam Paul Verity, Cody Williams.

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