These are the biggest celebrities expected at TIFF this year
Lights, camera, action! The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is now rolling, and with its annual return comes a gaggle of A-list celebrities at red carpet events and movie premieres. Here is a look at some of the biggest names coming to Toronto.
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TIFF is back The Toronto International Film Festival is back in the city and an array of celebrities will walk the red carpet for its annual 51st annual edition. Here are some of the biggest celebrities who are expected to come this year, in alphabetical order.
Mahershala Ali Mahershala Ali is starring in Bassim Tariq's 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother', a thriller that follows Latif, a devout Muslim, family man and contract killer in Texas. There's a premium screening of the film on Sept. 12 at 9:30 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Javier Bardem Javier Bardem is co-starring in 'Bunker', a psychological thriller that follows a couple whose bond is tested when a mysterious billionaire enters their lives. It's North American premiere screens on Sept. 14 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Curry Barker Curry Barker returns to TIFF to celebrate the success of his breakout horror film, 'Obsession', which grossed more than $500 million worldwide. Barker is here for 'DIAGLOGUES', a conversation with Inde Navarrette to discuss the film and how to shift from digital platforms to the silver screen. That takes place Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Metro Convention Centre. There's also a screening of 'Obsession' that follows at 6:30 p.m. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Jay Baruchel Jay Baruchel will drop by TIFF for the world premiere of 'The Stunt Driver', a comedy about Ken Carter, a Canadian stuntman. The first public viewing of the film screens on Sept. 11, at 8:45 p.m. at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Fan Bingbing Fan Bingbing returns to TIFF for the world premiere of 'Diary of a Mad Old Man', which screens on Sept 18 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. The award-winning Chinese actor is also being awarded the TIFF Special Tribute Award, in honour of her contributions to the world of film. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Orlando Bloom Orlando Bloom is expected to appear for the Canadian premiere of the Werner Herzog film, 'Bucking Fastard', starring real-life siblings Rooney and Kate Mara. A premium viewing of the film screens on Sept. 14 at noon at TIFF Lightbox. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Christopher Briney Christopher Briney is expected to attend the festival for world premiere of the film 'The Julia Set'. The movie premieres Sept. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi is expected to visit TIFF for the Canadian premiere of 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York', a crime drama set in 1970s New Hollywood. The film first premieres at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Scotiabank Theatre to the press, with its first public showing at Roy Thomson Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.(Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Linda Cardellini Linda Cardellini returns to TIFF for the world premiere of 'Crystal Lake', a horror film that predates the events that take place with Jason Voorhees and 'Friday the 13th'. The movie first premieres to press at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 14 at TIFF Lightbox before returning to the same theatre to the public on Sept. 16 at 9:30 p.m. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Gemma Chan Gemma Chan is expected to come to TIFF for the Canadian Premiere of 'Josephine', a film about a girl who is traumatized by a disturbing incident that makes her aware of the violence around her. The movie premieres Sept. 13 at 2:15 p.m. the Royal Alexandra Theatre. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Zach Cherry Zach Cherry is part of Lauren Miller Rogen's second feature film 'Babies', which follows a couple pondering whether or not to have children. The world premiere of 'Babies' screens on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge is expected to arrive for the screening of 'Girl Group', a film written and directed by Rebel Wilson. A premium screening is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Roy Thomson Hall. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Courteney Cox The world premiere of Courteney Cox's second feature film will first hit the silver screen at Roy Thomson Hall on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. 'Evil Genius', starring David Harbour and Patricia Arquette, dramatizes the "pizza bomber" incident of 2003.
Penelope Cruz Penelope Cruz is co-starring in 'Bunker', a psychological thriller that follows a couple whose bond is tested when a mysterious billionaire enters their lives. It's North American premiere screens on Sept. 14 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP)
Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe is expected to appear for the Canadian premiere of 'Tenzing', a biopic about Tenzing Norgay, a Himalayan Sherpa mountaineer who became one of the first ever to top Mount Everest in 1953. The film premieres on Sept. 15 at 9:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Lily-Rose Depp Lily-Rose Depp is expected to grace the red carpet for the international premiere of 'Alpha Gang', a sci-fi comedy with a star-studded cast. The film screens at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 13 at 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Zooey Deschanel Zooey Deschanel is expected to come to Toronto for the world premiere of 'Trash Mountain', a film set in rural Missouri where two siblings grapple with the death of their hoarder father. The film premieres on Sept. 11 at 5:45 p.m. at the Scotiabank Theatre on Richmond Street.
Ayo Edebiri Ayo Edebiri is appearing in the film 'Clarissa', an adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel 'Mrs. Dalloway' set in Lagos, Nigeria. There's a press screening at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11, and then a showing open to the public later that day at 2:45 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jesse Eisenberg Jesse Eisenberg's film 'The Debut' is scheduled to have its international premiere at TIFF on Sept. 13 at 6:15 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The film is a dark comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Abby Elliott Abby Elliott is expected to arrive at TIFF for the world premiere of 'Purgatory', a coming-of-age dramedy set in the '80s. The movie is scheduled to premiere Sept. 12 at the Scotiabank Theatre at 3:20 p.m. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Cynthia Erivo Cynthia Erivo stars in 'Prime Facie', which is scheduled to have its world premiere at TIFF on Sept. 13 at 5:45 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. The movie is an adaptation of a Suzie Miller play that follows the story of a barrister who defends those accused of sex crimes, and unexpectedly becomes an accuser in a sexual assault case. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito is starring in two films premiering at TIFF this year. 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' has its world premiere on Sept. 12 at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 9:30 p.m., and 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' has its Canadian premiere on Sept. 16 at Roy Thomson Hall at 5:30 p.m. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Jordan Firstman Jordan Firstman is premiering his directorial debut feature 'Club Kid', which follows the story of a club promoter in New York City when he has to raise a 10-year-old son he never knew he had. The movie has its Canadian premiere at the TIFF Lightbox theatre on Sept. 13 at 9 p.m. Firstman is conducting a fireside chat earlier that same day at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 1 p.m.(Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti is expected to appear at TIFF for 'The Debut', which is scheduled to have its international premiere on Sept. 13 at 6:15 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The film follows the story of a bored suburban housewife who finds new meaning in life after joining community theatre. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Jon Hamm John Hamm is coming for the world premiere of 'American Hostage', which follows the true story of a radio reporter in 1977 Indianapolis. Film buffs can catch the first public screening on Sept. 12 at TIFF Lightbox at 2:15 p.m. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Josh Hartnett Josh Hartnett is here for the world premiere of a Newfoundland-set limited series, called 'Below'. The show premieres at TIFF Lightbox theatre on Sept. 10 at 9:30 p.m. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Netflix (Mandatory Credit)
Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson is expected to hit the red carpet at TIFF for the world premiere of the film she co-produced: 'Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been'. The movie premieres Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Tom Hiddleston Tom Hiddleston is expected to appear for the Canadian premiere of 'Tenzing', a biopic about Tenzing Norgay, a Himalayan Sherpa mountaineer who became one of the first ever to top Mount Everest in 1953. The film premieres on Sept. 15 at 9:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Chrissie Hynde TIFF is screening the world premiere of 'Pretenders', which chronicles five decades of Chrissie Hynde's work as the rock band's founder. The documentary first screens at Roy Thomson Hall on Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
Chase Infiniti Chase Infiniti is expected to attend the festival for world premiere of the film 'The Julia Set'. The movie premieres Sept. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Daniel Kaluuya Daniel Kaluuya is expected to grace TIFF for the world premiere of Chris Rock's film 'Misty Green', which satirizes the institutional bigotry of Hollywood. The movie premieres Sept. 12 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Lisa The K-pop superstar is expected to come to TIFF for the world premiere of her documentary, 'Always Lalisa'. The film, which documents Lisa's career from childhood to today, premieres Sept. 11 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. (Photo by Christopher Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Geddy Lee Geddy Lee stars in 'Neil Peart: No One's Disciple', which is a tribute to the late Rush legend. The documentary is scheduled to have its world premiere on Sept. 16 at 9:30 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick appears in two films premiering at TIFF this year: 'Babies' and 'Misty Green'. The world premiere of 'Babies' screens on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall, and the world premiere of 'Misty Green' shows at the same venue later that day at 9:30 p.m.
Rami Malek Rami Malek is expected to come to TIFF for the Canadian premiere of 'The Man I Love', set in New York in the '80s. The film, which follows the story of a performance artist dying of AIDS, shows to the public on Sept. 16 at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 3 p.m. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Helen Mirren Helen Mirren is coming to TIFF for the world premiere of 'A Talent for Murder', which screens for the first time at Roy Thomson Hall on Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Mirren is also the recipient of the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award for her advocacy for equal representation for women in entertainment. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Julianne Moore Julianne Moore is expected to appear at TIFF for 'The Debut', which is scheduled to have its international premiere on Sept. 13 at 6:15 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The film follows the story of a bored suburban housewife who finds new meaning in life after joining community theatre. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Annie Murphy Annie Murphy returns to Toronto for the world premiere of 'All That She Wants', a comedy about the romantic relationship between a millennial and a Gen Zer. The film first premieres Sept. 13 at TIFF Lightbox theatre at 9:30 p.m. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Inde Navarrette Inde Navarrette is returning to TIFF for 'DIAGLOGUES', a conversation with director Curry Barkery to discuss 'Obsession' and how to shift from digital platforms to the silver screen. That takes place Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Metro Convention Centre. There's also a screening of 'Obsession' that follows the conversation at 6:30 p.m. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/FilmMagic)
Sir Gary Oldman Sir Gary Oldman is coming to TIFF for the premiere of the sixth season of 'Slow Horses', which follows the lives of disgraced MI5 agents in Slough House. The premium screening of the series happens on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. the TIFF Lightbox theatre. Oldman is also scheduled to have an intimate conversation about the series on Sept. 10. (Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)
Margaret Qualley Margaret Qualley is expected to grace the red carpet for the world premiere of 'Love of Your Life', which follows a young woman's romantic adventures over many years and continents. The film premieres Sept. 13 at 8:30 p.m. the Royal Alexandra Theatre. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Issa Rae Issa Rae co-stars in Lauren Miller Rogen's second feature film 'Babies', which follows a couple pondering whether or not to have children. The world premiere of 'Babies' screens on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Chris Rock Chris Rock is expected to appear at TIFF for the world premiere of his film 'Misty Green', which satirizes the institutional bigotry of Hollywood. The movie premieres Sept. 12 at Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30 p.m. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Seth Rogen The Vancouver-born star is appearing in two films at TIFF this year: 'Babies', a comedy directed by his wife Lauren Miller Rogen; and 'Tangles', an animated film of a young woman dealing with her mother's Alzheimer diagnosis. The world premiere of 'Babies' screens on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall, and the first public screening of 'Tangled' is on Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Theatre off Richmond Street. Rogen is also a 2026 Tribute Award recipient, earning the TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Andrew Scott Andrew Scott stars in 'Elisnore', which follows the true story of an actor's battle with AIDS as he performs as Hamlet at London's National Theatre. The Canadian premiere of that film is scheduled for the public at noon on Sept. 14 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Scott is also scheduled to talk about the film and his career on Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Amanda Seyfried Amanda Seyfried stars in 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd', which has its world premiere at TIFF on Sept. 13 at 9:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall.
J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons is expected to arrive at TIFF for the world premiere of 'Purgatory', a coming-of-age dramedy set in the '80s. The movie is scheduled to premiere Sept. 12 at the Scotiabank Theatre at 3:20 p.m.
Cole Sprouse Cole Sprouse is coming to TIFF for the world premiere of the horror film, 'Vintage Violence'. In part of TIFF's Midnight Madness, the film screens at the Royal Alexandra Theatre at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 12. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan stars in 'Fjord', which won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The film has its Canadian premiere at TIFF on Sept. 10 at 9:30 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Channing Tatum Channing Tatum is expected to come to TIFF for the Canadian premiere of 'Josephine', a film about a girl who is traumatized by a disturbing incident that makes her aware of the violence around her. The movie premieres Sept. 13 at 2:15 p.m. the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
John Turturro John Turturro stars in 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York', a crime drama set in 1970s New Hollywood. The film first premieres at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Scotiabank Theatre to the press, with its first public showing at Roy Thomson Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker returns to TIFF for the world premiere of 'Up Against It', which first screens to the public Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Hudson Williams The 'Heated Rivalry' star is starring in 'YAGA', a Crave Original series of a mysterious disappearance of a local party boy and commercial fishery heir. There's a premium screening for the show on Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. at TIFF Lightbox. Williams is also scheduled to have a conversation of his work and creative inspirations, also on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood stars in the film 'The Idiot(s)', which follows the true story of Anna and Fyodor Dostoevsky. The film has its Canadian premiere at TIFF on Sept. 15 at 9:30 p.m. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Michelle Yeoh The Oscar-winning star is expected to hit the red carpet for the North American premiere of 'It's My Time', a comedy about how a woman, tired of life in a nursing home, stumbles into the world of magic-cubing. A premium screening of the film is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Roy Thomson Hall. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
