The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 is underway, offering an early look at films and series that could shape the year ahead in cinema, with past editions having launched eventual hits and awards contenders. The Verge is covering the festival with daily, bite-sized reviews of the many titles screening, given the impracticality of one writer covering the entire sprawling event comprehensively.

This year's coverage includes upcoming features such as Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, and a large-scale documentary about Elon Musk, alongside streaming series like Crystal Lake and Carrie. The 2025 edition of TIFF notably featured films including Hamnet and Obsession, underlining the festival's track record for previewing significant future releases. Reviews and impressions from this year's slate are being published continuously throughout the festival.