The New York Film Festival is where fall's most-discussed films get their first New York screenings, and the 64th edition's Main Slate spans 32 films from 31 countries. The closing stretch includes Tony Gilroy's Centerpiece Behemoth! and Ava DuVernay's documentary 14th, a world premiere arriving a decade after her 13th opened the festival. If you want to see the awards-season conversation before it starts, this last weekend is the time.
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.
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Common questions
When does NYFF 2026 end?
The 64th New York Film Festival runs through October 12, 2026.
What is the NYFF 2026 closing night film?
Ava DuVernay's documentary 14th, a world premiere.
What's the Centerpiece film?
Tony Gilroy's Behemoth!
