Los Angeles’ biggest film festival returns September 23 through October 6 with 81 feature films, major premieres, restorations, anniversary screenings and special appearances from some of cinema’s biggest names.
Film lovers are about to have a very busy couple of weeks in Los Angeles.
Beyond Fest 2026 has officially announced its complete festival lineup, bringing an enormous 81-feature slate to Los Angeles from September 23 through October 6, 2026. The festival will feature 10 World Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 7 U.S. Premieres and 28 West Coast Premieres, making this year’s event one of the most ambitious editions yet.
Presented by MUBI and programmed and produced in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest will take over the Egyptian Theatre, MUBI Theatre at the Aero, Directors Village and MUBI Theatre at the Los Feliz 3.
The 2026 festival brings together new genre cinema, major filmmakers, cult classics, restorations, anniversary celebrations and special theatrical events — continuing Beyond Fest’s tradition of bringing very different corners of cinema together under one roof.
The complete announcement describes the festival as a celebration of everything from major new releases and radical genre filmmaking to rediscovered classics and once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experiences.
Beyond Fest 2026 Opening Night
Opening night will feature Lance Oppenheim’s PRIMETIME, which will receive its West Coast Premiere at Directors Village.
Meanwhile, the MUBI Theatre at the Aero will present the West Coast Premiere of YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, directed by Bassam Tariq, a film exploring faith, fatherhood and family.
The festival will also finally bring audiences a major restoration of Ken Russell’s THE DEVILS, with the director’s cut receiving a West Coast Premiere through a special 35mm presentation.
Robert Eggers Takes Over Beyond Fest
One of the major highlights of Beyond Fest 2026 will be a day-long celebration of filmmaker Robert Eggers.
Eggers will appear in person for screenings of all four of his feature films:
- THE WITCH
- THE LIGHTHOUSE
- THE NORTHMAN
- NOSFERATU
The filmmaker will also discuss his body of work and provide audiences with an exclusive first look at material from his upcoming film WERWULF.
For fans of Eggers’ distinctive brand of historical horror, atmosphere and meticulous filmmaking, this is shaping up to be one of the festival’s essential events.
M. Night Shyamalan Retrospective
Beyond Fest will also feature its previously announced retrospective celebrating M. Night Shyamalan.
The program includes several of the filmmaker’s most recognizable films, including UNBREAKABLE, SPLIT, GLASS, SIGNS, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, THE VISIT, TRAP and THE SIXTH SENSE, with Shyamalan appearing in person for several of the screenings.
The retrospective provides an opportunity to revisit Shyamalan’s career on the big screen while hearing directly from the filmmaker about his work.
Major 2026 Premieres
Beyond Fest 2026 will be packed with premieres and highly anticipated genre films.
Among the major selections are:
ROGUE TROOPER, Duncan Jones’ animated rebirth of the iconic 2000 AD comic, will receive its U.S. Premiere with Jones, actor Matt Berry and producer Stuart Fenegan scheduled to appear.
CRYSTAL LAKE, Brad Caleb Kane’s return to the world of Jason Voorhees, will receive a special screening.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s LOOK BACK will receive its U.S. Premiere, while DRIFTER, directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Sung Kang, will also receive a U.S. Premiere.
The lineup additionally includes MINOTAUR, PAPER TIGER, CAMPEÓN GABACHO, PATHETIC FALLACY, THE SWALLOW, WICKER, A TALENT FOR MURDER, VICTORIAN PSYCHO, THE CYCLE and many more.
Horror Takes Center Stage
As expected from Beyond Fest, horror will play a huge role throughout the 2026 lineup.
The festival will host the World Premiere of V/H/S/MIXTAPE, bringing together filmmakers including RZA, Flying Lotus and Ernest Dickerson.
Other horror highlights include:
- BEWARE BOIÚNA — West Coast Premiere
- VICTORIAN PSYCHO — West Coast Premiere
- DRAG — West Coast Premiere
- RIVER — West Coast Premiere
- HALF — West Coast Premiere
- PATHETIC FALLACY — West Coast Premiere
- THE SWALLOW — West Coast Premiere
- THE CYCLE — West Coast Premiere
- THE SPIRAL — West Coast Premiere
- SUNDOWN — North American Premiere
- ITHAQUA — North American Premiere
- UPIRO — West Coast Premiere
- KINKI — West Coast Premiere
- THE DARK GETS IN — World Premiere
- HINTER — World Premiere
- ERIE — World Premiere
- CROWLEY — World Premiere of its restoration
Mike P. Nelson’s giant-snake survival film BEWARE BOIÚNA will receive its West Coast Premiere, with Jessica Rothe appearing in person.
4K Restorations and Special Presentations
Beyond Fest has once again placed a major emphasis on film restoration and theatrical presentation.
The festival will showcase several major restorations, including:
WILD AT HEART
David Lynch’s WILD AT HEART will receive its North American Premiere of a 4K restoration.
THE HOST
Bong Joon Ho’s monstrous 2006 thriller will emerge from the river in a newly restored 4K presentation celebrating its 20th anniversary.
RUMBLE IN THE BRONX
Jackie Chan’s American breakthrough will receive a theatrical premiere of its 4K restoration, accompanied by a special introduction from Bob Odenkirk.
MASTER OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE
The legendary martial-arts film will receive the World Premiere of its 4K restoration, with RZA providing a special introduction.
MIAMI VICE: DIRECTOR’S FINAL CUT
Michael Mann’s MIAMI VICE will receive a special 20th-anniversary presentation featuring a new 4K cut, with Mann appearing in person.
KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS
The restored and recut director’s version will receive a special 35mm presentation.
THE GOODBYE KISS
Michele Soavi’s 2006 neo-noir will receive the World Premiere of its 4K restoration.
Celebrating Cinema’s Biggest Names
Beyond Fest 2026 isn’t only about new movies. The festival will also honor several legendary filmmakers and performers.
Bruce Dern will take over the Aero Theatre for a full day celebrating his career, featuring screenings of THE ‘BURBS, SILENT RUNNING, THE DRIVER and DERNSIE: THE AMAZING LIFE OF BRUCE DERN. Dern will participate in a career-spanning Q&A.
Dolph Lundgren will be celebrated with DOLPH: UNBREAKABLE, followed by Roland Emmerich’s UNIVERSAL SOLDIER.
Filmmaker Martin Brest will be honored with screenings of HOT DOGS FOR GAUGUIN, BEVERLY HILLS COP and SCENT OF A WOMAN, with Brest and Danny DeVito participating in the tribute and Al Pacino appearing for Scent of a Woman.
DeVito will also appear for a special 70mm screening of HOFFA, marking the first time the film has been screened in 70mm at Beyond Fest in 30 years.
Anniversary Screenings
Several important cinematic anniversaries will also be celebrated.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- DONNIE DARKO — 25th Anniversary
- DON’T BREATHE — 10th Anniversary
- GREEN ROOM — 10th Anniversary
- TOO LATE — 10th Anniversary
- UNDER THE SHADOW — 10th Anniversary
- THE HOST — 20th Anniversary
- MIAMI VICE — 20th Anniversary
Richard Kelly will attend the 25th-anniversary presentation of DONNIE DARKO, while Fede Álvarez will return for the 10th anniversary of DON’T BREATHE alongside Rodo Sayagues, Stephen Lang and Danny Zovatto.
Jeremy Saulnier will also bring GREEN ROOM back to the big screen for its 10th anniversary.
RZA Brings Kung-Fu to Beyond Fest
RZA will have a particularly prominent presence at this year’s festival.
The filmmaker and musician will present the World Premiere episode of SATURDAY AFTERNOON KUNG-FU THEATER — BORN INVINCIBLE, alongside a 4K restoration of MASTER OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE.
The pairing should make for a particularly exciting event for martial-arts cinema fans, combining new material from RZA’s cinematic universe with one of the genre’s most celebrated classics.
A Festival Built for Film Fans
Beyond Fest Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy described the festival as an event designed to break down the traditional boundaries separating arthouse cinema from genre and cult filmmaking.
That philosophy is evident throughout the 2026 program. A single festival can move from a restored David Lynch classic to a new horror film, from a major filmmaker retrospective to an animated science-fiction premiere, and from 70mm presentations to world premieres.
American Cinematheque Director of Programming Chris LeMaire similarly emphasized the combination of premieres, new filmmakers, large-format cinema and special tributes that defines Beyond Fest.
Beyond Fest 2026 Dates and Locations
Beyond Fest 2026 runs from:
September 23 – October 6, 2026
The festival will be presented at:
- Egyptian Theatre
- MUBI Theatre at the Aero
- Directors Village
- MUBI Theatre at the Los Feliz 3
Beyond Fest is presented by MUBI and programmed and produced in partnership with the American Cinematheque.
Ticket sales support the American Cinematheque, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit film institution.
Final Thoughts
With 81 feature films, dozens of premieres, major restorations, anniversary screenings and appearances from filmmakers and performers including M. Night Shyamalan, Robert Eggers, RZA, Michael Mann, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny DeVito, Al Pacino, Bruce Dern, Dolph Lundgren and Fede Álvarez, Beyond Fest 2026 is shaping up to be an extraordinary celebration of theatrical cinema.
For genre fans in particular, the combination of new horror, science fiction, action, cult cinema and beautifully restored classics makes this one of the year’s most exciting festival lineups.
Whether you’re looking forward to seeing BEWARE BOIÚNA, ROGUE TROOPER, CRYSTAL LAKE, V/H/S/MIXTAPE and RIVER, or want to experience classics such as THE DEVILS, WILD AT HEART, THE HOST, RUMBLE IN THE BRONX and MASTER OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE on the big screen, Beyond Fest 2026 offers something for virtually every kind of film lover.
Beyond Fest 2026 runs September 23 through October 6 in Los Angeles.
