London Film Festival announces full lineup with 33 world premieres

The 70th BFI London Film Festival will show 251 films and series from 88 countries this October. The festival will showcase 33 world premieres, among them the animated picture "Wildwood", a creation of Laika and director Travis Knight. The festival runs from October 7 to October 18, with Andrew Scott's "Elsinore" opening it.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 September 2026 at 12:24

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