What to know
- TIFF 2026 runs from Sept. 10 to 20, with almost 300 screenings taking place across Toronto.
- TIFF has released a list of nearly 800 expected talents attending this year’s festival, ranging from major Hollywood stars to emerging actors, filmmakers and local talent.
- Some of the biggest names expected at TIFF include Ayo Edebiri, Christopher Briney, Andrew Scott, Aimee Lou Wood, Margaret Qualley, Sebastian Stan and Hudson Williams.
- Many of the stars will appear at red carpets, premieres and special presentations, giving fans opportunities to spot them around the festival.
- Celebrities can also turn up outside official TIFF events, including at Toronto restaurants, hotels and popular neighbourhoods.
Beyond incredible movie screenings and street festival vibes, the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is about to bring a lineup of remarkable stars to the city.
TIFF’s 51st edition is about to kickstart, but movie screenings are not the only thing cinephiles are looking forward to seeing during the festival. This time of the year also marks an opportunity to see some of the biggest up-and-coming celebrities and well-known names, as many visit the city for the festival’s red carpets and special presentations.
Running from Sept. 10 to 20, this year’s festival is packed with almost 300 screenings, and hundreds of opportunities to see your favourite stars.
With the festival starting on Thursday, TIFF has now unveiled a list of all the celebrities expected to appear at the festival. The list features nearly 800 names, from headlining celebrities to well-known faces, to local talent, to up-and-coming stars.
Some heavyweight features include Channing Tatum, Penélope Cruz, Anna Kendrick, and Lalisa Manobal, which were already expected to make an appearance.
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Here are some additional contemporary names that movie lovers should watch out for, and which screenings they will be a part of:
- Ayo Edebiri – Clarissa
- Christopher Briney – The Julia Set
- Andrew Scott – Elsinore
- Aimee Lou Wood – The Idiot(s)
- Margaret Qualley – Love of Your Life
- Sebastian Stan – Fjord
- Lily-Rose Depp – Alpha Gang
- India Amarteifio – Clarissa
- Nico Hiraga – The Julia Set
- Fred Hechinger – A Long Winter
- Taron Egerton – Everybody Wants to F*ck Me
- Tom Hiddleston – Tenzing
- Rami Malek – The Man I Love
- Issa Rae – Babies
- Hudson Williams – YAGA
Those looking to spot celebrities during the festival should note that stars are often spotted even outside of screenings and red carpets, including local restaurants, famous city spots, and celebrated neighbourhoods.
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For a complete list of celebrities expected at the festival, visit TIFF’s website.
