Miami Film Festival Kicks Off with 'Tuner' Premiere

Lineup features over 160 films from 45 countries, including 40 world premieres

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:37pm

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The 43rd annual Miami Film Festival is set to run from April 9 to 19, 2026, screening more than 160 projects from around the world at local theaters. The festival will open with the premiere of Daniel Roher's 'Tuner' starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman, and close with John Carney's 'Power Ballad' starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas.

Why it matters

The Miami Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film events in the Southeast, drawing filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts from across the region and around the world. This year's diverse lineup highlights Miami's growing reputation as a hub for global cinema.

The details

The 2026 Miami Film Festival will feature at least 40 world premieres, 2 international premieres, 11 North American premieres, and 5 U.S. premieres. Films will be shown at venues including the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami, the Colony Theatre, and the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Ticket prices range from $9 to $100, with opening and closing night films costing $34/$30 and $29/$25 for general admission and members, respectively.

  • The Miami Film Festival will run from April 9 to 19, 2026.
  • The opening night film 'Tuner' will premiere on April 9, 2026.
  • The closing night film 'Power Ballad' will screen on April 19, 2026.

The players

Miami Film Festival

An annual film festival held in Miami, Florida that showcases over 160 narrative, documentary, and short films from around the world.

Lauren Cohen

The director of programming for the Miami Film Festival.

Daniel Roher

The director of the opening night film 'Tuner'.

John Carney

The director of the closing night film 'Power Ballad'.

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What they’re saying

“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

“With films from 45 countries and our largest-ever Made-in-MIA program, it's a lineup that feels both truly global and authentically rooted in Miami's filmmaking community.”

— Lauren Cohen, Director of Programming

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Miami Film Festival are on sale now through the festival's website and box offices. Film enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase tickets early as many screenings are expected to sell out.

The takeaway

The 43rd Miami Film Festival solidifies the city's reputation as a hub for global cinema, showcasing a diverse lineup of over 160 films from 45 countries. The festival's mix of acclaimed auteurs and emerging talents reflects Miami's growing influence on the international film scene.