This year’s New York Film Festival 2026 line-up has just been unveiled

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This year’s New York Film Festival 2026 line-up has just been unveiled is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. Mark your diary for new movies from James Gray, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Ava DuVernay.

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.