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13 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2026
Stars and cinephiles kick off the city’s Oscar season at the 64th annual NYFF.
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13 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2026 is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. Stars and cinephiles kick off the city’s Oscar season at the 64th annual NYFF.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.