Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash This year's Cannes Film Festival was marked by an unusual sense of detachment.
The usual big budget blockbusters, Hollywood stars, and industry moguls were noticeably absent, replaced by an emphasis on innovation and experimentation.
The omnipresent presence of AI was one of the most striking aspects of the festival.