Chicago International Film Fest 2026 lineup announced
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival announced its lineup of 113 feature films and 57 shorts. Opening October 14 with "Club Kid," the festival concludes October 25 with "Behemoth!" starring Pedro Pascal. Approximately 45,000 attendees are expected to visit local theaters for the event.
In less than a month, about 45,000 cinephiles will descend on local theaters for the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, which released its full lineup of 113 feature films and 57 shorts on Thursday.The festival will open on Oct. 14 with a screening of Jordan Firstman’s acclaimed debut feature film, “Club Kid” (A24). It will close on Oct. 25 with Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” (Searchlight Pictures), starring Pedro Pascal and a “brilliantly unhinged” Olivia Wilde, according to Mimi Plauché,…
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