Margaret Qualley in 'Love of Your Life' - Courtesy of TIFF — *Love of Your Life -* Courtesy of TIFF

The newly announced slate includes films from Rachel Morrison, Bassam Tariq, the Zellner brothers, Benjamín Naishtat and Ben Shirinian.

The Toronto International Film Festival has added five films to its 2026 Special Presentations programme, expanding the Official Selection ahead of the festival’s 51st edition this September.

The newly announced titles are David and Nathan Zellner’s Alpha Gang, Benjamín Naishtat’s Glaxo, Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life, Ben Shirinian’s The Housewife and Bassam Tariq’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. Four of the films will make their world premieres at TIFF, while Alpha Gang will receive its international premiere.

TIFF Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee described the selections as films that reflect the current moment while showcasing the authenticity, unpredictability and ambition of contemporary cinema. The group spans established filmmakers, emerging directors and anticipated follow-up projects expected to generate significant conversation throughout the festival.

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Alpha Gang, directed by David and Nathan Zellner, is the only international premiere in the group. Naishtat’s Argentina-Brazil production Glaxo, Morrison’s Love of Your Life, Shirinian’s The Housewife and Tariq’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will each debut for the first time publicly in Toronto.

Film Details (in Alphabetical Order):

Alpha Gang | David Zellner, Nathan Zellner | USA | International Premiere
Glaxo | Benjamín Naishtat | Argentina, Brazil | World Premiere
Love of Your Life | Rachel Morrison | USA | World Premiere
The Housewife | Ben Shirinian | USA | World Premiere
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | Bassam Tariq | USA | World Premiere

The announcement offers an early look at TIFF’s expanding 2026 lineup before a larger wave of programming reveals. Gala and Special Presentations titles will be announced from July 20 through July 23 alongside the Platform, Discovery and Primetime programmes. Additional selections across Centrepiece, Wavelengths, Classics, TIFF Docs, Short Cuts and Midnight Madness will follow from August 4 - August 6.

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place from September 10 through September 20, 2026.