Miami Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup & Honorees

The 43rd edition of the international cinematic event will feature 40 world premieres, 160+ films, and honors for Adam Scott, Bob Odenkirk, Danielle Brooks, Lili Reinhart, and more.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:48pm

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The Miami Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 43rd edition of the international cinematic event, running April 9-19 in Miami. The festival will feature 40 world premieres, 2 international premieres, 11 North American premieres, and 5 U.S. premieres in a program of over 160 narratives, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will honor several actors and filmmakers, including Adam Scott, Bob Odenkirk, Danielle Brooks, Lili Reinhart, and Matt Bomer.

Why it matters

The Miami Film Festival is one of the premier film events in the Southeastern United States, drawing filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles from around the world to celebrate the art of cinema. This year's diverse lineup and honorees highlight Miami's growing reputation as a hub for independent and international filmmaking.

The details

The festival will open with the narrative directorial debut of Oscar winner Daniel Roher, Tuner, and close with Power Ballad from Irish filmmaker John Carney. Centerpiece selections include The Christophers, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and Poetic License, the directorial debut of Maude Apatow. The nonfiction highlights include world premieres of The Hollywood Rabbi, directed by Jon Kean, and Madwoman's Game directed by Zach Zamboni and executive produced by Keanu Reeves.

  • The Miami Film Festival will run from April 9-19, 2026.

The players

Miami Film Festival

An international cinematic event and program of Miami Dade College that showcases films from around the world.

Daniel Roher

An Oscar-winning director making his narrative feature debut with the opening night film Tuner.

John Carney

An Irish filmmaker whose music-infused dramedy Power Ballad will close the festival.

Steven Soderbergh

The acclaimed director whose film The Christophers is a Centerpiece selection.

Maude Apatow

The director making her feature debut with the Centerpiece film Poetic License.

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What they’re saying

“This year's lineup showcases an extraordinary range of storytelling that reflects the richness of global cinema and the vibrant creative voices shaping the future of film.”

— James Woolley, Executive Director, Miami Film Festival (deadline.com)

“This year's lineup reflects an extraordinary moment for Miami Film Festival, featuring films from celebrated filmmakers like Steven Soderbergh, Sofia Coppola, Gregg Araki, and John Carney, alongside bold new discoveries from around the world.”

— Lauren Cohen, Director of Programming, Miami Film Festival (deadline.com)

What’s next

The festival will announce additional details about its special events, including a 25th anniversary screening of The Princess Diaries at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a live concert experience of the film Whiplash, and a celebration of filmmaker John Waters' 80th birthday.

The takeaway

The Miami Film Festival's diverse 2026 lineup, featuring films from both established and emerging directors, solidifies its reputation as a leading international cinematic event that celebrates the art of storytelling and the vibrant creative community of Miami.