Beyond Fest is LA's biggest genre film festival, presented by MUBI with the American Cinematheque. This year there are 81 features and 10 world premieres. Guests include Michael Mann, Robert Eggers, Jamie Lee Curtis, RZA and M. Night Shyamalan.
What to expect
Screenings at the Egyptian Theatre, the Aero and partner venues, many with filmmakers in person, running through October 6.
Good to know
- Each screening is ticketed separately; check the 2026 schedule.
- The popular in-person screenings sell out fast.
- A separate M. Night Shyamalan retrospective runs to October 12.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When does it end?
October 6, 2026.
Where are the screenings?
Mainly at the American Cinematheque's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and the Aero in Santa Monica.