Highlights from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival red carpet

This year’s film festival in Cannes became a stage not just for new movies, but for real-world debates about art and technology. The event runs every May, and the 2026 edition was no exception, filling the French Riviera with glamour and gossip. Attendees lined up to cheer for blockbusters like The Fast and the Furious anniversary re-release and the French sci-fi film La Vénus Électrique. Yet while the cameras flashed, one star’s take on artificial intelligence stole the online conversation.Demi Moore pointed out that AI could be a tool for creators, not a threat. She suggested artists should explore it rather than resist change. Social media immediately split into two camps—some praised her forward-thinking view, others called it a step too far. The debate showed how quickly technology is reshaping film, even on the most traditional red carpet in the world. Among the crowd, familiar faces stood out. Maura Higgins posed in bold outfits, Heidi Klum glowed in designer gowns, and Vin Diesel arrived with his family. Dylan Sprouse and others added youthful energy, proving Cannes still attracts talent from every generation. Each star, however, carried more than just a dress code—they carried questions about what movies will look like tomorrow.