Movies Released in 2026

In this dizzying one-minute animated short from director Vince Collins, viewers are plunged into a surreal and rapidly morphing visual landscape that defies conventional storytelling. The film presents a kaleidoscopic journey through abstract shapes, vibrant colors, and e...

Hosted by Mario López, this unique and patriotic competition film brings together a diverse group of young students from across the nation, including Miriam Washut, Summer Brondstetter, Rowan Kozminski, Sam Chumley, Sokhna Diop, Aangad Singh, and...

Directed by Billy Sassi, this compact and intense adaptation of Shakespeare's classic history play follows the young King Henry V as he transforms from a reckless prince into a formidable monarch. With a runtime of just nineteen minutes, the film focuses tightly on Henry'...

In the gritty, neon-soaked underworld of "PAINT SPLATTER!", an eight-minute crime thriller from director Daniel Kowal, a tight-knit crew of street artists finds themselves trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse after a heist goes catastrophically wrong. Led by the vola...

In the stirring drama Broken Harmony, directed by LaRonn Marzett, a gifted but struggling musician finds her world unraveling when a devastating betrayal threatens to silence her dreams forever. The story follows a talented singer-songwriter, portrayed with raw vulner...

In the claustrophobic and unnerving short film Babel Archives: Imprisoned, directed by Keith Rankin, a nameless man awakens to find himself trapped in a stark, windowless room with no memory of how he arrived. Driven by a primal instinct for survival, he must piece to...

In a world where tradition and modernity collide, The Crown Prince & The President presents an unprecedented documentary that explores the delicate dance between royalty and democracy. The film follows the unlikely bond formed between a reluctant heir to a centuries-old t...

In just six minutes, João Gabriel Salgueiro and Villas co-direct a dizzying dive into the nature of play and reality in "Homo Ludens." The short film follows a young man, portrayed by João Gabriel Salgueiro, who becomes increasingly unmoored as the line between...

In his stand-up special "Louis C.K.: Ridiculous," comedian Louis C.K. takes center stage to deliver a raw, unflinching, and darkly hilarious exploration of modern life's absurdities. With his signature self-deprecating style and sharp observational wit, he dissects the tr...

In this inspiring ten-minute documentary, director Gideon Baeza crafts an intimate portrait of resilience and creativity set against the backdrop of a vibrant hip-hop community. The film follows Travis Dube, a passionate artist grappling with personal loss, who discov...

In the raw, underground heart of Naarm's music scene, "where house: a partial exhibition of naarm screamo" captures a visceral and intimate portrait of a subculture defined by catharsis and community. The documentary immerses viewers in the sweaty, packed living rooms and DIY...

Directed by Gabriel LaBounty, who also wrote the screenplay, this poignant drama explores the universal human desire to leave a lasting mark on the world. The film follows a group of individuals, including Gabriel LaBounty, Edward Koeppe, Dylan Swain, and...

In a dizzying hall of mirrors, Maddoc Stellman directs and stars in this audacious, twenty-minute comedy that gleefully deconstructs its own existence. The film follows a beleaguered screenwriter, played by Maddoc Stellman, who becomes trapped in a paradoxical loop wh...

In this whimsical and heartfelt family adventure, a young girl named Lily embarks on a puzzling quest when her beloved cat, Whiskers, mysteriously vanishes without a trace. As she searches her quaint neighborhood, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a grum...

Directed by Austin Millet, "Source Connection" is a taut, atmospheric thriller that plunges viewers into the shadowy world of underground information trafficking. The story follows a reclusive data broker who specializes in acquiring and selling the most sensitive secrets...

In the gritty, morally complex world of A Crime Story, a web of deceit and desperation ensnares a group of individuals whose lives are irrevocably altered by a single, fateful incident. The film follows a retired mob hitman, played by Jeff Fahey, who is drawn back int...

In this darkly comedic animated short from writer-director Sean Glaze, a condemned prisoner sits down for his final request—a lavish last meal that becomes a surreal, existential journey. The inmate, voiced by Sean Glaze, is a man of few words but deep appetites, an...

In the stark, emotionally charged world of SUICIDELAND, director Mavis Joshi crafts a haunting animated short that explores the fragile threads of human connection in a place devoid of hope. The story follows a group of lost souls, including the resilient...

In the taut psychological thriller directed by Tae Amyot, a chance encounter spirals into a harrowing test of trust and survival. The story follows a quiet, introspective individual whose mundane life is upended when they meet a charismatic but unpredictable stranger play...