The Toronto International Film Festival opens today, according to CP24 and the Toronto Star. The Guardian has published a list of ten films it says are worth watching at this year's edition, with Chris Rock and Helen Mirren among the names attached to the titles it highlights.
Coverage of the festival's opening day points to star appearances as a draw for attendees. CP24 reports that road closures are also in effect for the event, and the Toronto Star is running live coverage of what to see and where celebrities are likely to appear. Toronto Life has published its own take on the festival, framing the search for stars as a scavenger hunt across the city.
The scale of the programme is considerable. CTV News reports that 200 movies are available to watch at TIFF 2026, a figure that puts the ten titles singled out by The Guardian in context.
The Guardian's list is the main editorial guide to emerge so far, though the full article text was not available at the time of writing, so the remaining titles it names have not been detailed here. The festival runs in Toronto, with screenings and public events spread across its venues.
What to watch next: further reviews and screening schedules as TIFF 2026 gets under way, and any updates to the festival's line-up.
