Hope directed by Na Hong-jin will open the Summer International Film Festival – organized by the HKIFF CineFan – which will take place from August 19 – 31, 2026 at the Premiere Elements cinema in Hong Kong.
The Spring Sea directed by Koji Yamamura will open the Hiroshima Animation Season which will take place from August 19 – 23, 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan.
Enjoy Your Stay directed by Dominik Locher and Honeylyn Joy Alipio will open the Cinemalaya, Philippine Independent Film Festival which will take place from August 6 – 18, 2026 in selected cinemas in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Levitating directed by Wregas Bhanuteja will open the Asian American International Film Festival which will take place from July 30 until August 9, 2026 in New York, USA.
Tokyo Taxi directed by Yôji Yamada will open the JAPAN CUTS – Festival of New Japanese Film which will take place from July 8 – 18, 2026 at the Japan Society in New York, USA.
Goodbye Sisters directed by Alexander Murphy will open the Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival (South Korea) which will take place from July 8 – 14, 2026.
