“Tribeca 2026 Unveils ‘The Accompanist’ and ‘Happy Hours’ Film Selections”
The Tribeca Festival is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary from June 3 to June 14, 2026, in New York City. This prestigious event has announced an exciting film lineup that includes notable titles like “The Accompanist” featuring Aubrey Plaza and Susan Sarandon, and “Happy Hours,” directed by Katie Holmes.
2026 Tribeca Festival Film Selections
In total, the festival will showcase 118 feature films, encompassing a diverse array of genres and narratives. Some key highlights from this year’s feature lineup include:
- “The Last Day” starring Alicia Vikander and Wagner Moura
- “Rain Reign” featuring Paul Rudd and Jeremy Sisto
- “Clean Hands” with Zach Braff
- “The Leader” starring Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parsons, and Simon Rex
- “The Revisionist” featuring Alison Brie, André Holland, Tom Sturridge, and Dustin Hoffman
- “They Fight” with André Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley
- “In Memoriam” starring Marc Maron
- “Only What We Carry” featuring Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lizzy McAlpine, Simon Pegg, and Quentin Tarantino
Documentary Lineup
This year’s documentary lineup is equally impressive, including titles such as:
- “Born Melo”
- “Doc Meets World”
- “Playing POTUS”
- “Jean-Michel” – the first documentary created with the full involvement of the Basquiat family
The festival will kick off with the opening night film “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World).” Cara Cusumano, the Festival Director and SVP of Programming, emphasized the event’s commitment to discovery and cultural dialogue, noting that this year’s program showcases global premieres and a blend of established talent and emerging voices.
Short Films and New Talent
The shorts program at Tribeca will feature 86 films from 93 filmmakers, highlighting 45 world premieres. Notable short films include:
- “Kiloran Bay” starring Alan Cumming
- “General Admission” with Nina Dobrev
- “White Belt”, spotlighting supermodel Monika “Jac” Jagaciak
Ben Thompson, Tribeca Festival’s vice president of shorts programming, praised the shorts program as a vital platform for innovative filmmakers. He noted that this year’s lineup encapsulates moments of hope and resilience while challenging traditional storytelling methods.
Overall, the 2026 Tribeca Festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of film, creativity, and cultural exchange, continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of the cinematic landscape.
