TIFF 2026: 20 International Titles to Track, From Feng-I Fiona Roan's Shuhua Starrer to a Taxidermy Musical and a John Madden Parkinson's Rom-Com

Toronto’s TIFF 2026 lineup is set to include 20 international titles highlighted by Variety, spanning premieres and world premieres tied to U.K. and broader global selections. Among the notable U.K. offerings are projects starring Helen Mirren, Laura Linney, Rhys Ifans, Erin Doherty, and James McAvoy, plus Jodie Comer in the gothic rom-com “Stuffed.” Variety also points to “On Behalf of My Son” by Brazilian director Gabriel Martins as a major Platform selection. The list emphasizes new voices and surprises, citing titles such as Miike Takashi’s “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo” in Special Presentations and Ireland/U.K. title “Ancestors” from David Turpin. Other international picks include India’s “Angh” and narratives ranging from 1980s London searches to experimental village mysteries in 1960s Nagaland.