How To Watch The Cannes Film Festival Lineup Announcement Live

Why it matters: The Cannes Film Festival, running from May 12 to 23, will unveil its full 2026 lineup tomorrow.
- Festival Director Thierry Frémaux will announce the full Cannes Film Festival lineup tomorrow at 11 am CET (2 am PT), which can be watched live on Deadline.
- Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss has been revealed as the opening title, a period drama set in early 20th-century Paris.
- John Travolta's directorial debut, Propeller One-Way, a mid-length film inspired by his 1997 children's book, will screen in the Premiere Selection with Travolta in attendance.
- NYT Arts suggests this "audacious" festival deserves more recognition, while Rolling Stone points to CNN for livestream options, though the festival's official livestream is on Deadline.
- Propeller One-Way stars Travolta's daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, and newcomer Clark Shotwell, charting a nostalgic journey through the golden age of aviation.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is gearing up for its lineup announcement tomorrow, with Pierre Salvadori's The Electric Kiss already confirmed as the opening film. Adding to the excitement, John Travolta's directorial debut, Propeller One-Way, will also premiere at the festival before its Apple TV launch, a project inspired by his own children's book.



