Cannes 2026 Winners: Cristian Mungiu Wins Second Palme d'Or for FJORD (Complete List)

The winners of the 79th Cannes Film Festival have been announced. Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or for his drama "Fjord", which stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. Mungiu previously won for his 2007 film "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days", and is now one of only 10 directors to have received two Palmes, following Alf Sjöberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Bille August, Emir Kusturica, Shōhei Imamura, the Dardenne brothers, Michael Haneke, Ken Loach and Ruben Östlund.

It's also a big win of US distributor NEON, marking the seventh consecutive year in which their films take home the coveted trophy. Previous winners include "Parasite" and "Anora", which were also big Oscar winners.

Park Chan-wook presided over this year's jury, which included Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgård, Chloé Zhao and Paul Laverty.

Read the complete list of 2026 Cannes winners after the jump.

Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei to Star in Park Chan-wook's THE BRIGANDS OF RATTLECREEK

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Emmy nominee Pedro Pascal and BAFTA nominee Tang Wei ("Lust, Caution", "Blackhat") have joined the cast of the latest film from acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook ("Oldboy", "No Other Choice"). Titled "The Brigands of Rattlecreek", the film is a Western thriller based on a screenplay by S. Craig Zahler ("Bone Tomahawk", "Dragged Across Concrete"), which Park will also adapt.

The film has been described as a passion project for the filmmaker, an iconic tale of vengeance and retribution set in the American West. Here is the official synopsis: "A capstone of the themes Park Chan-wook has plumbed across his entire body of work to date, the film is an emotionally explosive and visually stunning meditation on the consequences of violence, the value of family, the power of memory, and the true cost of life."

"The Brigands of Rattlecreek" will hit the market at the Cannes Film Festival, where Park is set to preside over the competition jury. Patrick Wachsberger's 193, a Legendary company, will represent international sales for the film. Park will also produce for Moho Film, alongside Bradley Fischer ("Zodiac"). Back Jisun for Moho Film, Mike Medavoy and Georgia Kacandes are executive producers.

McConaughey was previously attached to the project in 2019 when Amazon acquired the rights to the script after it had been featured on the Black List of best unproduced screenplays since 2006.

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NO OTHER CHOICE (2025) - Trailers, Clips, Images and Posters

"No Other Choice" is a South Korean dark comedy thriller directed by Park Chan-wook ("Stoker", "The Handmaiden", "Oldboy") from a script he co-wrote alongside Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar and Lee Ja-hye based on Donald Westlake's novel "The Ax", which was previously adapted into the 2005 French-language film "The Axe" directed by Costa Gavras.

The film stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran and Cha Seung-won. It received nominations at the 2026 Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Lee Byung-hun). "No Other Choice" was released in theaters in the US on January 16, 2026.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

THREE / THREE ... EXTREMES (2002-2004) - Two Antholgy Horror Films New on Limited Edition Blu-ray

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Product Description: Two anthology films, six ghostly tales of terror, acclaimed directors from Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan. The ultimate omnibus of horror.

A trio of ghostly tales of terror, each from a different country, form the anthology Three. Initiated by acclaimed Hong Kong producer and director Peter Ho-Sun Chan, the film would prove highly influential in its innovative approach to pan-Asian horror, and lead to the shockingly compelling sequel, Three... Extremes. Dive into the ultimate omnibus of horror with both films lavishly restored and featuring a wealth of new and archival extras.

Korean genre maestro Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters) opens Three with "Memories", where a husband and wife with no memory of how they fell apart discover the terrifying truth behind their separation. In Thai filmmaker Nonzee Nimibutr's (Nang Nak) tale of guilt and jealousy, "The Wheel", a puppeteer fears his marionettes are possessed by the spirits of those he has wronged. Finally, in Peter Ho-Sun Chan's "Going Home", a widowed police officer and his young son move into a new apartment and uncover the chilling secret behind their new neighbor and his seemingly comatose wife.

Three... Extremes' unforgettable first story, "Dumplings", directed by celebrated filmmaker Fruit Chan (Made in Hong Kong), sees an aging actor discover that the dumplings she's been eating for their miraculous rejuvenating benefits contain an unsavory secret ingredient. Next, in Korean legend Park Chan-wook's (Oldboy) segment "Cut", a wealthy filmmaker is caught in a twisted game when a vindictive actor takes his wife hostage. Finally, Japanese Master of Horror Takashi Miike's (Audition) segment, "Box", sees a novelist plagued by nightmares of her past as a child circus performer with her long-lost twin sister, until she receives a mysterious invitation to return to the site of her old circus.

Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

New Trailers: PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE, ZERO A.D., SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT, NO OTHER CHOICE, HOSTILE TAKEOVER and THE THREESOME

Today we have new trailers for:

• The romantic drama "Preparation for the Next Life" from Bing Liu, the director of the Oscar-nominated skateboarding documentary "Minding the Gap". Based on the 2014 novel of the same name, the film stars Fred Hechinger ("Gladiator II") and Sebiye Behtiyar
• Angel Studios' Biblical epic "Zero A.D.") starring Sam Worthington ("Avatar") and Jim Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ"). The film is directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde ("Sound of Freedom").
• The Christmas slasher horror remake "Silent Night, Deadly Night" written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (2021's "Wrong Turn"). The cast includes Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown and David Tomlinson.
• "No Other Choice", the new film from South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook ("Oldboy"). The thriller stars Lee Byung-hun ("Squid Game")
• The action thriller "Hostile Takeover" starring Michael Jai White.
• The drama "The Threesome" starring Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King, and Ruby Cruz.

Watch all the new trailers after the jump.

THE SYMPATHIZER Series Trailers, Images and Poster

"The Sympathizer" is a historical drama miniseries created by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The cast includes Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Duy Nguyễn, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh. The series premiered on April 14, 2024 on Max.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

DVD & Blu-ray: DECISION TO LEAVE / HEOJIL KYOLSHIM (2022)

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Product Description: What happens when an object of suspicion becomes a case of obsession? Winner of Best Director at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden) returns with a seductive romantic thriller that takes his renowned stylistic flair to dizzying new heights. From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il, The Host) arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae (Tang Wei, Caution) may know more than she initially lets on. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, Hae-joon finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire, proving that the darkest mysteries lurk inside the human heart. With nods toward classic Hollywood and Hitchcock’s Vertigo, DECISION TO LEAVE is an essential masterwork from the legendary Park Chan-wook, infused with elegance, ingenuity and a knife-edge precision that truly cannot be matched.

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Cannes Film Festival 2022: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS Wins Palme d'Or

The biting satire "Triangle of Sadness" was the big winner at this year's Cannes Film Festival, taking home the Palme d'Or, the second for director Ruben Östlund ("The Square"). Tied for second place, Claire Denis' "Stars at Noon" and Lukas Dhont's "Close" shared the Grand Prix. Park Chan-Wook ("Oldboy") won Best Director for the thriller "Decision to Leave". Zar Amir Ebrahimi took home the Best Actress award for her performance in the serial killer thriller "Holy Spider", while the male performance award went to Korean actor Song Kang-ho for "Broker".

Read the complete list of 2022 Cannes Film Festival winners after the jump.

Robert Downey Jr. to Star in THE SYMPATHIZER TV Series on HBO

MCU alum Robert Downey Jr. is set to star in and produce the upcoming HBO/A24 espionage thriller series "The Sympathizer", based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name that has been described as a "blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping spy novel and a powerful story of love and friendship".

The story follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. The lead role has yet to be cast, and a worldwide search is underway for the predominantly Vietnamese ensemble. Filming is set to take place in Los Angeles and in Vietnam.

"Oldboy" director Park Chan-wook is on board as co-showrunner alongside Don McKellar ("Sensitive Skin", "Last Night"). Robert Downey Jr. will play several supporting roles as the main antagonists: an up-and-coming Orange County congressman, a CIA agent and a Hollywood film director, among others, all of whom represent a different arm of the American establishment.

Here is what the actor had to say about the project:

"Adapting Mr. Nguyen’s important and masterful work requires a visionary team. With director Park at the helm, I expect this to be a creative producing adventure for Susan, me and Team Downey and a stimulating process for myself in playing these complex supporting roles. A24 and HBO are the perfect combination of partners and co-parents. … It’s exactly the type of challenge I’ve been craving, and I believe we will deliver an exceptional viewing experience to our audience."

HBO and A24 previously worked together on the on the Emmy-winning series "Euphoria", and Olivier Assayas' remake of his own "Irma Vep" starring Alicia Vikander.

Downey and his producing partners also worked with HBO on "Perry Mason", and re-upped their overall deal following the success of that show.

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New on Blu-ray: JSA - JOINT SECURITY AREA (2000) - Special Edition

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Product Description: Before Oldboy, before The Handmaiden, visionary filmmaker Park Chan-wook helmed this gripping tale of deceit, misunderstanding and the senselessness of war. Gunfire breaks out in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, leaving two North Korean soldiers dead while a wounded South Korean soldier (Lee Byung-hun, The Good, the Bad, the Weird) flees to safety. With the tenuous peace between the two warring nations on a knife-edge, a neutral team of investigators, headed by Swiss Army Major Sophie Jean (Lee Young-ae, Lady Vengeance), is dispatched to question both sides to determine what really happened under cover of darkness out in no-man s land. The recipient of multiple accolades, including Best Film at South Korea s 2001 Grand Bell Awards, JSA Joint Security Area showcases Park s iconic style in an embryonic form, and demonstrates that humanity and common purpose can be found in the most unlikely places.

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THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL Miniseries Trailers, Clip, Featurettes, Images and Poster

"The Little Drummer Girl" is a miniseres based on the 1983 novel of the same name by John le Carre. The entire series is directed by Park Chan-wook ("Oldboy") and it follows a brilliant young actress (Florence Pugh) who is recruited by an Israeli intelligence officer (Alexander Skarsgard) into a complex and high stakes plot set in the 1970s. The cast also includes Michael Shannon, Michael Moshonov, Simona Brown, Max Irons and Charles Dance.

"The Little Drummer Girl" first aired in the U.K. on October 28, 2018 on BBC One, and in the U.S. on November 19, 2018 on AMC. The miniseries has received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Find out more about the miniseries after the jump.

THE HANDMAIDEN (AH-GA-SSI) Trailer, Images and Posters

South Korean director Chan-wook Park ("Oldboy") returns with a new twisted tale, the erotic period thriller "The Handmaiden" based on the novel by Sarah Waters.

The film tells the story of a new girl (Kim Tae-ri) who is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress (Min-hee Kim) who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle (Jin-woong Jo). The maid, however, is involved in a plan to defraud the heiress by helping a swindler posing as a Japanese Count (Jung-woo Ha) seduce the Lady to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse.

"The Handmaiden" will be released in the U.S. on October 21st.

Check out the trailer, images and posters after the jump.

DVD & Blu-Ray: STOKER Starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska

STOKER

Rated: R | Runtime: 99 min | Studio: Fox Home Entertainment

Synopsis: Following the tragic death of her father on her eighteenth birthday, India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska) meets Charlie (Matthew Goode), her charismatic uncle, whom she never knew existed. When Charlie moves in with India and her unstable mother (Nicole Kidman), both are drawn to his charming and calming demeanor. But it soon becomes clear that Charlie's arrival was no coincidence, and that the shocking secrets of his past could affect India's future...or shatter it completely.

Check out the Special Features and More after the jump.

New Clip and 2 Featurettes for STOKER

A new clip and 2 behind-the-scenes featurettes have appeared online for Park Chan-woo's "Stoker". The clip is eerie, like much of the film, but the featurettes are really more interesting. The first details the director's vision for the film, while the second provides insight into the creation of the soundtrack, composed by Clint Mansell ("Requiem for a Dream", "The Fountain"). "Stoker" has already been released in the US. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver.

Watch the clips after the jump.

"Staircase Disadvantage" Clip from STOKER

A new clip for Park Chan-woo's "Stoker", suggestively titled "Staircase Disadvantage", has been released online. This time we get some more dialogue between Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode. It seems like there's a lot of tension in the air in every scene from this film, which can only be a good thing. "Stoker", which opens today in theaters, also stars Nicole Kidman, Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver.

Check out the clip after the jump.

"Doesn't Matter" Clip from STOKER

The third clip for Park Chan-woo's new film "Stoker" has been released. The new scene shows us some romantic interaction between Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode, great camerawork and a groovy soundtrack. The film also stars Mia Wasikowska, Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver. "Stoker" opens on March 1st.

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"Sheriff Comes Calling" Clip for STOKER

A new clip for "Stoker" has been released. The scene highlights the film's brilliant cinematography and subtle tension and promises great things for this twisted drama. Directed by Park Chan-woo ("Oldboy"), the film stars Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver. "Stoker" will be released on March 1st.

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First Clip from STOKER Starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska

The first clip from the psychological drama "Stoker" has appeared online. The movie is directed by Park Chan-woo ("Oldboy") and stars Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver. "Stoker" will be released on March 1st.

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New Images from STOKER Starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska

A set of over a dozen new pictures from "Oldboy" director Park Chan-wook's new film "Stoker" have been released. The images feature Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode. The film also stars Dermot Mulroney and Jackie Weaver. "Stoker" is scheduled for release on March 1st.

Check out the images after the jump.

STOKER (2013) - Exclusive 60-second Trailer

Official Synopsis: After India’s (Mia Wasikowska) father (Dermot Mulroney) dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother (Nicole Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Release Date: March 1, 2013 (US)

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