The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) runs until November 4. Screenings take place across the Hibiya, Yurakucho, Marunouchi and Ginza areas.

The festival opened on October 26 with the Japanese film “Sukiyaki.” Tickets for the remaining screenings are still on sale online.

What to Expect at TIFF 2026

“Godzilla Minus Zero” screens as the festival’s centerpiece. Meanwhile, the Korean film “Colony” closes the event.

Fifteen films compete for the top prize, the Tokyo Grand Prix. This year’s jury is led by Australian director Rolf de Heer, known for “Bad Boy Bubby” and “Ten Canoes.” Actor Makiko Watanabe and producer Alex Lo also sit on the panel.

Beyond the competition, the program spans several sections. These include Asian Future for emerging directors, Nippon Cinema Now for recent Japanese work, plus Animation and Japanese Classics. A retrospective of Egyptian director Youssef Chahine and screenings of Kenji Mizoguchi films are also featured.

Tickets

• Most screenings: ¥2,200 (students ¥1,100)
• Gala Selection: ¥2,700 (students ¥2,000)
• Centerpiece and closing films: ¥3,500 (students ¥2,700)

Information

Start: Oct 26th 2026 at 10:55am

End: Nov 4th 2026 at 10:00pm

¥1,100 - ¥3,500

https://2026.tiff-jp.net/en/

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