Instagram/Thierry Frémaux Movie U.S. studios skip Cannes 2026 as indie films take center stage. Discover the diverse lineup from Sachs, Schoenbrun, Soderbergh & more. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - At the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in 2026, one of the key discussion points is the noticeable absence of major U.S. studio productions among the lineup heading to the French Riviera. The U.S. presence at the festival will instead be marked by a selection of films from independent and diverse filmmakers. These include Ira Sachs' The Man I Love, which is competing in the main competition category.