Park Chan-wook and Demi Moore Join Cannes 2026 Jury
The Cannes Film Festival has announced that director Park Chan-wook and actor Demi Moore will serve on the jury for its 2026 edition. The pair will help select winners among the feature films in competition. The announcement was reported by France24 on May 13, 2026.
koreaboo.comBoth will take part in judging the feature films competing for the Palme d'Or and other prizes at the festival, which is held annually in the French city. The announcement comes as preparations continue for the next edition of the prominent international film gathering.
Chan-wook is known for directing films including Oldboy and Decision to Leave. Demi Moore has appeared in numerous productions including Ghost and Striptease. The jury typically consists of filmmakers, actors and industry professionals from different countries who evaluate the selected entries during the festival.
The main competition at Cannes draws films from around the world each year. Winners are chosen by the jury and the results are announced at the closing ceremony. The 2026 festival dates have not yet been released by organizers.
Cannes is one of the three major European film festivals alongside Venice and Berlin. Its awards often influence subsequent distribution, marketing and recognition for participating films. The selection of jury members is closely followed within the film industry as an indicator of the event's direction for that year.
The full list of competition films for 2026 will be revealed closer to the festival dates. Submissions from directors and producers are currently being reviewed by festival programmers.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
- 01
Winners chosen by the jury often receive increased distribution and marketing opportunities.
- 02
The jury selection may influence which international films are submitted to the 2026 competition.
- 03
Announcement draws attention from film industry professionals ahead of official dates release.
Transparency Panel
Related Stories
The GuardianWHO Chief Visits DRC as Ebola Death Rate Reaches 30-50%
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
westernjournal.comGreek National Charged in UK With Aiding Iran-Linked Intelligence Service
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act with assisting an intelligence service believed to be Iran by targeting a journalist at Iran International.
straitstimes.comJournalists in Gaza to Receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom Award
Three international news agencies will accept the award on behalf of their local staff still reporting from the territory. The World Association of News Publishers cited the journalists' continued coverage under extreme conditions.