Cannes 2026 Kicks Off With Hollywood Glitz & Red Carpet Chaos

The 79th Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off in France with a glamorous opening night packed with Hollywood stars, major film premieres, and a special honor for legendary filmmaker Peter Jackson. The festival opened with the French romantic comedy The Electric Kiss, while stars including Demi Moore, Jane Fonda, Heidi Klum, and James Franco lit up the iconic Cannes red carpet. The 12-day festival is expected to feature nonstop premieres and films from some of the world’s biggest auteur directors before culminating with the prestigious Palme d’Or award ceremony on May 23.