The 26th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival will return April 12–19, 2026, bringing a record lineup of 450 films from more than 65 countries to venues across Beverly Hills.
Now in its third decade, the festival continues to highlight international filmmaking with a wide-ranging program that includes narrative features, documentaries, shorts, animation, and experimental projects. The 2026 edition marks the most globally diverse slate in the event’s history, reflecting the expanding reach of international film production and collaboration.
The festival will open with its traditional red-carpet celebration at The Beverly Hilton, a venue closely tied to the film industry and long associated with major Hollywood gatherings. The weeklong event will conclude with the Beverly Hills Film Festival’s black-tie Awards Gala, recognizing standout filmmakers and productions.
Throughout the week, attendees will have access to screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to connect emerging talent with industry professionals. Additional programming across the city will include outdoor panels and special events that expand the festival beyond traditional theater settings.
This year’s highlights, all playing at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres, include the following titles:
- Sock it To me: The Legend of George Schlatter, directed by Chris Coronado, starring Tom Hanks, Billy Crystal, Goldie Hawn, Martin Short, Lily Tomlin, Michael Douglas, Bill Maher, Jimmy Kimmel, Sherry Lansing, Jay Leno, Clive Davis, and many more.
- Boris is Dead, directed by James Cullen Bressack, starring Dane Cook, Cam Gigandet, Jesse Metcalfe, James Duval, Steven Bauer, and Martin & Jesse Kove.
- Eddie Cochran: Don’t Forget Me, directed by Kristy Bell, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, Billy Idol, John Waters, Linda Perry, Sting, and Yungblud.
- The Highest Stakes, directed by Tony Dean Smith, starring Seth Green, Kevin Dillon, Charlie Weber, and Dylan Walsh.
- Crystal Cross, directed by Richie James Follin, starring Rubyrose Hill, Missi Pyle, Samantha Robinson, and Lukas Haas.
- Elvis, Rocky, & Me: The Carol Connors Story, directed by Alex Rotaru, starring Carol Connors, Barbi Benton, Mike Tyson, Dionne Warwick, and Diane Warren.
- Bonding, directed by Victoria Trofimenko, starring Jefferson White, Gloria Reuben, Tate Donovan, and Alexandra Doke.
Festival founder and president Nino Simone noted that the event continues to bring together filmmakers from around the world while providing a platform for both new voices and established artists.
The Beverly Hills Film Festival will once again partner with The Beverly Hilton as its official hotel and awards venue. Additional partners for the 2026 event include Love Beverly Hills, Ovation Hollywood, TCL Chinese Theatres, Maison Perrier, Aix Rosé, Fever-Tree, and Peroni.
More information about the 2026 Beverly Hills Film Festival and its programming can be found at the festival’s official website.
