Event Brief
UPDATED May 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
May 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Cannes 2026 opens amid AI dispute and US studio absence
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Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with 22 films for the Palme d’Or as a dispute over AI and the absence of major US studios dominate.
WHO: Thierry Fremaux
WHAT: Cannes 2026 opened with 22 films competing for the Palme d’Or
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
WHERE: Cannes, France
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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