CANNES, May 5, 2026 — The Festival de Cannes has officially unveiled the full Jury for its 79th edition, led by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook. Known for his visceral style in masterpieces like Old Boy and Decision to Leave, Park will preside over a diverse group of international stars to decide the winner of the prestigious Palme d’or.
The 2026 Jury Members
The nine-member panel features a powerhouse mix of directors, actors, and screenwriters:
Demi Moore (USA): The actress and producer is coming off a massive career resurgence following her award-winning performance in The Substance.
Chloé Zhao (China): The two-time Academy Award-winning director of Nomadland and the upcoming Hamnet.
Stellan Skarsgård (Sweden): The versatile veteran recently seen in Dune: Part Two and the Grand Prix-winning Sentimental Value.
Ruth Negga (Ireland/Ethiopia): The Academy Award-nominated actress celebrated for her work in Loving and Passing.
Isaach De Bankolé (Ivory Coast/USA): A frequent collaborator of Jim Jarmusch and Claire Denis, and star of the upcoming Dune: Part Three.
Paul Laverty (Scotland): The legendary screenwriter behind Ken Loach’s Palme d’or winners I, Daniel Blake and The Wind that Shakes the Barley.
Laura Wandel (Belgium): Rising director of the FIPRESCI-winning film Playground.
Diego Céspedes (Chile): The emerging talent who took home the Un Certain Regard Prize in 2025 for The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo.
What’s at Stake?
The Jury is tasked with reviewing 22 films in Competition. They follow in the footsteps of the 2025 Jury, led by Juliette Binoche, which awarded the top prize to Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident.
“Park Chan-wook’s cinema is defined by boldness… immersing audiences in dark and unsettling worlds for journeys that are terrifying, exhilarating, and erotic.”
The winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, which will be broadcast live internationally.
How do you feel about this Jury lineup—is there anyone you’re particularly excited to see on the panel?
