October 14–25, 2026
The 62ndGet ready for the 62nd edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival.
PDF Downloads:Festival GuideScreening Schedule
(Documents updated: Sept 17)
A searchable list of every film in the 2026 Festival
View films curated around unique themes by our Festival programmers.
Gathered with other film lovers at these free events happening throughout the festival.
Browse the complete calendar of Festival screenings & events.
Explore special tribute events honoring luminaries of the film industry.
Calling all physical media lovers and film collectors: We’re hosting our first-ever Physical Media Fair at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival!
See which artists and filmmakers are scheduled to attend the Festival and which screenings they’ll be at.
Cinema/Chicago’s Black Perspectives program is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. Here’s a look at how we’re celebrating at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival.
Meet the jurors for the 2025 Festival competitions.
Winners of the Festival’s coveted Hugo Awards in seven different competition categories.
The latest Festival updates, including new screenings and changes to the schedule.
Purchase multi-ticket passes & tickets and learn about our box office hours and procedures.
From the AMC NEWCITY 14 to the Chicago History Museum, learn all about where to attend Festival events and screenings this year.
Answers to common questions about the Festival.
Learn about accessibility at Festival venues and contact us for accommodations.
Keep the Festival going at some of the best restaurants and hangouts in the city.
Experience the Festival in style with our official Hotel and Airline Partners.
Industry Days is the Festival’s hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and be inspired
Apply for media access to the Festival and review all of our press materials.
Learn about the Festival’s 60-year history and other Cinema/Chicago year-round programming. You can also explore our festival timeline.
Meet all of the partners and sponsors that make the Festival possible.
Tickets on sale now!
See your most-anticipated screenings at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival.
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