The 15 Films We Can’t Wait to See at Cannes

Plus: What’s Kari Lake’s Next Move?

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS There’s a lot going on in Hollywood lately—and arguably one of the biggest things on the horizon is happening outside of the hills. Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, VF’s Hollywood insiders have rounded up the 15 films we’re most excited to see on the Croisette; and Dr. Owen Hunt clocks out of Seattle Grace after 18 seasons. Outside of Tinseltown, a guide to this year’s Venice Biennale; plus, what’s Kari Lake’s next move? And does she even know? CAITLIN DICKSON, SENIOR EDITOR Why this ad? The 15 Films We Can’t Wait to See at the Cannes Film Festival BY REBECCA FORD AND JOHN ROSS We’re keeping our eyes on 15 of the year’s most promising films—including new works from past Palme d’Or winners and projects starring some of our favorite international stars, like Renate Reinsve and Sandra Hüller. READ MORE Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL Hollywood Lately TELEVISION Dr. Owen Hunt Scrubs Out BY SAVANNAH WALSH Vanity Fair speaks with Kevin McKidd about working with the late Eric Dane, the American health care system, and saying goodbye to the character he played for 18 seasons. READ MORE CULTURE In Praise of Chick Lit: The Genre’s All-Stars Talk to Vanity Fair BY HILLARY BUSIS As The Devil Wears Prada 2 dominates, it’s time to give these best-selling, much-maligned books about single women in the big city their due—with help from Plum Sykes and Jennifer Weiner. READ MORE Party Animals Eyes on Kari Lake BY AIDAN MCLAUGHLIN The MAGA diehard denies that she’s flamed out at Voice of America like she once flamed out of Arizona political campaigns. (She also denied losing those elections.) But sources say she’s trumpeting a new gig in Trump’s State Department. WATCH NOW Why this ad? But Wait, There’s More The Only Guide You Need to This Year’s Venice Biennale VF art correspondent Nate Freeman breaks down what everyone in the know will be talking about. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.