Hot Docs 2026: Documentary Festival Offers more than 100 Reasons to Cheer
Films we can’t wait to see at Hot Docs 2026
True stories from 51 countries around the world, including right here in Canada. The Hot Docs Festival runs April 23 to May 3 in Toronto, and though its 33rd edition is a more streamlined affair than past years, 80 features and 35 shorts will be screening as part of the event — and that makes for an overwhelming amount of cinema to discover. These are a few of the highlights:
MUST-SEE-DOCS
2000 METERS TO ANDRIVKA
In Ukrainian, English and Russian, with English subtitles.
From the Academy Award–winning director of 20 Days in Mariupol comes an immersive and harrowing look at a Ukrainian platoon on the front lines of the war as they traverse a heavily fortified forest to liberate the strategic village of Andriivka.
Fri, May 8 6:30 PM
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: Frida Kahlo
Who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Take a vivid journey through the life and art of a true icon in this in-depth look at the real Frida Kahlo.
Sun, May 10 4:00 PM
Sun, May 24 6:30 PM
THE THIN BLUE LINE – with Maxim Billig
Considered one of the best docs of all time, Errol Morris’ classic makes a case for a man erroneously convicted of murder.
Sun, May 24 3:30 PM
For more about Hot Docs films and tickets, including how to attend screenings for free if you’re a student or 60 plus, visit hotdocs.ca.
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