Prestigious European Film Awards Shortlist Unveiled for 2026

The European Film Academy has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 European Film Awards, showcasing a diverse lineup of acclaimed films and productions vying for the prestigious honors. Among the contenders are several of this year's hottest award season titles, including Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, and Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, featuring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgard, and Elle Fanning.

The shortlist also includes international feature contenders It Was Just an Accident and The Voice of Hind Rajab, as well as a strong selection of documentary and animated films. Documentaries such as Afternoons of Solitude, Ancestral Visions of the Future, and Flophouse America are in the running, while animated features like Arco, Balentes, and Checkered Ninja 3 have also made the cut.

The 2026 European Film Awards ceremony is set to take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026, where the winners in various categories will be announced. This year's shortlist showcases the depth and diversity of European cinema, offering a tantalizing preview of the talent and creativity that will be celebrated at the upcoming event.