The San Sebastián Film Festival has added six films to its 2026 Official Selection, expanding the field competing for the Golden Shell at its 74th edition. The additions bring high-profile international directors and actors into the race, reinforcing the festival’s role as a major European launchpad for films arriving after premieres in Toronto.

Jesse Eisenberg’s third directing feature, “The Debut”, stars Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, while Fred Cavayé will present a new adaptation of “Les Misérables” featuring Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim and Noémie Merlant. Other additions include Amanda Kernell’s reindeer-herding drama “Brace Your Heart”, Gabriel Martins’ “On Behalf of My Son”, and debut features “Border” by Ah Biao and Tony Vahl’s wartime drama “Krux”; they join 10 previously announced contenders. The festival runs from 18 to 26 September.