The Best Films of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, According to IndieWire’s Critics’ Survey
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Critics from around the world selected Ryusuke Hamaguchi's "All of a Sudden" as the best film of the festival, with Jordan Firstman's "Club Kid" also receiving significant attention.

