CANNES 2026 CRITICS’ PICKS: BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER!
Variety critics are spilling the tea on Cannes 2026, proving that even with less star power, the films still brought the heat.
5/22/2026, 6:15:03 PM
Cannes 2026 might have been a bit more chill than usual, but don't let that fool you. While the usual A-list overload was nowhere in sight, Variety critics agree it was still a goldmine for groundbreaking cinema.
Festival director Thierry Frémaux even admitted the American blockbusters were sparse this year. But who needs a parade of mega-stars when the movies themselves are the real showstoppers?
Turns out, a quiet Cannes didn't stop the critics from finding their next obsessions. Less hype, more substance? We're here for it.
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