First teaser for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's "All of a Sudden," featuring Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto.

      Taking the top spot on our list of the most-anticipated films of 2026 is Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s *All of a Sudden*. The Japanese director draws from real letters found in Makiko Miyano and Maho Isono’s book *You and I – The Illness Suddenly Gets Worse*. The film, which reportedly runs about three hours long and features a score by Canadian-French composer Samuel Andreyev, is set to be released in Japan on June 19 and is likely to premiere at Cannes. Neon will handle its U.S. release, while sales agent Bitters End has provided a subtitle-free teaser for a first glimpse.

      Here’s a Google-translated synopsis: “‘The Garden of Freedom’ is a care facility located in the suburbs of Paris, France. Its director, Marie-Lou Fontaine, is dedicated to ensuring that every resident's dignity is upheld; however, she constantly faces challenges due to staff shortages and a lack of support from her team. Amid these difficulties, Marie-Lou meets a Japanese theater director named Mari Morisaki. She finds a new sense of courage in the play Mari is creating while battling cancer. Bonded by their coincidental shared name, the two women begin to develop a connection. Yet, one day, Mari unexpectedly takes a turn for the worse. As Mari’s health declines, their relationship deepens significantly, transforming into a profound spiritual connection where their souls seem to communicate with one another…”

      Watch it below: