One of the headline films is Klara and the Sun, directed by Oscar winner Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Steve Buscemi and Natasha Lyonne.
The film is adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's bestselling novel and centres on Klara, an artificial friend chosen to accompany a young girl.
But beneath the science-fiction setting lies a more human question: what does it mean to love, care and experience emotion?
The London premiere attracted major attention, with Ortega and other members of the cast appearing on the red carpet.
The BFI London Film Festival runs from 7 to 18 October 2026, with screenings taking place across London and partner cinemas around the UK.
For the film industry, festivals remain important launching points for films hoping to generate awards-season attention.
For audiences, they offer something equally valuable: an opportunity to discover films before they become mainstream releases.
Entertainment Desk: The strongest festival films often do more than entertain. They leave audiences debating what it means to be human.
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