The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) remains a premier destination for anticipating the future of cinema. Each year, the event presents a vast array of international features, many of which evolve into major box office successes or award season frontrunners. The 2025 edition set a high bar, featuring notable titles such as Hamnet and Obsession.
Given the festival’s expansive scope, it is nearly impossible to view every screening independently. Consequently, the editorial approach involves attending as many screenings as possible and publishing concise daily reviews. The 2026 lineup introduces several highly anticipated projects, including Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, and a substantial documentary focused on Elon Musk. Additionally, the schedule features streaming series like Crystal Lake and Carrie.
Key highlights from this year’s reviews include observations on the lengthy Musk documentary, which may resonate primarily with existing supporters. Meanwhile, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother has been praised for its ability to overshadow recent cinematic missteps, such as Marvel’s Blade. Furthermore, Laika’s stop-motion fantasy Wildwood was noted for its exceptional visual smoothness, while The Only Living Pickpocket in New York demonstrates that its protagonist does not rely on modern smartphone technology.
Musk doc for his fans only? Sounds like a missed opportunity to critique the subject more deeply.
Glad Wildwood got such praise. That stop-motion animation looks absolutely stunning.