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64th New York Film Festival

Sep 25–Oct 12, 2026

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Film at Lincoln Center

Lincoln Square, Manhattan

Ticketed per screening

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NYFF's final weekend at Film at Lincoln Center: 32 Main Slate films from 31 countries, closing with Ava DuVernay's world premiere of 14th.

NYFF’s 64th Main Slate brings together 34 films from 31 countries, including four world premieres, making it a strong pick for viewers who want major fall releases alongside international discoveries. The two anchors worth planning around are Tony Gilroy’s world-premiere Centerpiece, Behemoth!, and Ava DuVernay’s world-premiere Closing Night documentary, 14th.

What to expect

Screenings run all day across Lincoln Center's theaters, many followed by filmmaker Q&As. Expect standby lines for sold-out titles, a crowd of cinephiles in the plaza and a program that mixes big premieres with international and experimental work.

Good to know

  • Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center.
  • Many screenings sell out; check standby options before giving up.
  • Filmmaker Q&As often follow screenings, so leave extra time.
  • The Currents sidebar focuses on boundary-pushing and experimental cinema.
  • Lincoln Center plaza has seating and cafes for waiting between films.

More film this weekend

14th — Nyff64 Closing Night World Premiere (Ava DuVernay)
14th — Nyff64 Closing Night World Premiere (Ava DuVernay)Oct 9, 2026 (Closing Night); encore Oct 11, 2026Alice Tully Hall and Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanIndividually ticketedClosing Night
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the StarsThrough Oct 16, 2026NYC Parks (citywide), All five boroughs, CitywideFreeOutdoor movies
19th Annual Bushwick Film Festival
19th Annual Bushwick Film FestivalOctober 7–11, 2026Williamsburg Cinemas and Brooklyn partner venues, Williamsburg, BrooklynSingle-day pass $60Film festival
The Man I Love (Ira Sachs, Rami Malek) at Nyff64
The Man I Love (Ira Sachs, Rami Malek) at Nyff64Oct 9, 2026 (with Q&A) and Oct 12, 2026Francesca Beale Theater and Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanIndividually ticketedRami Malek
Behemoth! (Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal) — Nyff64 at Museum of the Moving Image
Behemoth! (Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal) — Nyff64 at Museum of the Moving ImageOct 9, 2026 at MoMI; also Oct 11, 2026 at Lincoln CenterMuseum of the Moving Image, Astoria, Queens$40Pedro Pascal
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Common questions

When does the 64th New York Film Festival run?

The festival runs from Friday, September 25, through Monday, October 12.

How much are regular screening tickets?

Main Slate and Spotlight tickets are $35 for the general public or $30 for members; Currents, Revivals and Talks are $22 or $17 for members.

What can I do if a screening is sold out?

Standby lines form at the screening venue, with regular prices and a one-ticket-per-person limit; select screenings also offer $15 rush tickets one hour before showtime.

Are ticket purchases refundable?

No, tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, and purchases are limited to two tickets per screening per household.

What are the Centerpiece and Closing Night films?

Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! is the Centerpiece, and Ava DuVernay’s 14th is the Closing Night selection; both are world premieres.

Are screenings only held at Lincoln Center?

No, NYFF64 also screens films at BAM, the Museum of the Moving Image, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on Staten Island and AMC Bay Plaza Cinema in the Bronx.