The 2026 Cannes Film Festival commenced with a ceremony hosted by actors Jane Fonda and Gong Li, and featured an honorary Palme d'Or awarded to Peter Jackson.

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday with actors Jane Fonda and Gong Li presenting the opening ceremony, and New Zealand's Peter Jackson, who directed the Lord of the Rings trilogy, receiving an honorary Palme d'Or award for his career.