
Highlights from the BFI London Film Festival 2026
As the 2026 BFI London Film Festival gets underway, we're keeping you updated with all the UK titles including Elsinore, Wild Horse Nine & more!
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As the 2026 BFI London Film Festival gets underway, we're keeping you updated with all the UK titles including Elsinore, Wild Horse Nine & more!

From Jane Austen romance and high-stakes legal battles to psychological thrillers and intergalactic racing, October delivered another diverse line-up of stories.

If you can’t quite stomach a scary film, focus on the frights hidden in every other genre.

In this episode of the ScreenUK Podcast, director Georgia Oakley and writer Diana Reid go inside the making of the new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic.

Steam your satin and brush your tux, because this month marked the start of a new season: awards season.

Richard Hunter’s must-watch UK independent film is Mike Leigh’s MEANTIME. He reflects on the film’s raw character work, its young cast including Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina.

Safiyya Ingar reflects on filming at Barry Island, which she calls her most memorable UK shoot.

Double Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali gives an impeccable central performance in this deeply compelling thriller.

From the creator of It's a Sin, Russell T. Davies, immerse yourself in this brutal five-part drama, featuring outstanding central performances.

Dive headfirst into this high-stakes, run-based racing game, set in the iconic Star Wars universe.

With UK actors webslinging, superheroing and breaking box-office records, we look at the stars who have become comic-book legends.

From filming Vera Drake to Made in Dagenham, Daniel Mays reflects on the iconic venue and remembers dancing there alongside the late Bob Hoskins.

Immerse yourself in this original adaptation of a cherished classic, in this story of economic and romantic catastrophe.

British actors Sienna Miller and Dominic West are outstanding as the leads in this compelling divorce drama series.

Create and manage unique zoos around the world in this compelling sequel to the popular simulation game.

We’ve gathered the evidence, and it looks like there’s nothing we can’t mine for laughs.

Go behind the scenes of AETHUS with developer Alex Kane, founder of Pawsmanaut Games, and discover the story behind his ambitious debut indie title.

Immerse yourself in this multi-layered exploration of the extreme mountain-climbing industry and the changing culture that surrounds it.

Welsh actor Catherine Zeta-Jones is spellbinding as the lead in this high-octane series about a deadly game of cat and mouse

Renowned New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi directs and co-adapts this warm-hearted sci-fi tale of familial healing.

American filmmaker Lance Hammer makes his comeback as writer, director, editor and co-producer in this moving drama about dementia.

Inspired by this years’ Sheffield DocFest’s theme, we explore how recent documentaries are tackling climate change, conflict, activism and identity through compelling real-life stories.

Delve into the fascinating life, career and legacy of It’s A Wonderful Life director Frank Capra.

This captivating thriller explores the origins of Tetris and how it found its way out of Russia.

Top Boy’s Malcolm Kamulete is as outstanding as the original music compositions in this remarkable rap drama.

The exceptional feature debut Femme presents outstanding and thrilling performances from British actors George MacKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. We went behind the scenes with George and Nathan to hear their thoughts about the film.

Philip Pullman’s cherished trilogy gets a magical and mysterious adaptation, starring Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy.

Narrating his own life story, discover the rise, fall and resurgence of famed British singer Robbie Williams.

Claire Foy and James McAvoy star in a Scottish Highlands-set drama about the disappearance of their child.

Step behind the scenes of Relay with Riz Ahmed, director and co-producer David Mackenzie and Producer Gillian Berrie as they take us through a high-stakes story set in New York.

Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde shine in this enjoyable adaptation of Henry Fielding’s 18th century novel.

Immerse yourself in this digital adaptation of the original board game, as you lead a group of mercenaries through Gloomhaven.

Bad Sisters writer Ailbhe Keogan pens the script for this uplifting Olivia Colman-led Irish road movie.

Fans of The Thick of It will enjoy this sharp 1980s satire about the incompetence of the British government.