Earlier this month it was confirmed that Hollywood stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas will jet into Ireland for the premiere of their new film, Power Ballad.
The duo are set to host the world premiere of the upcoming musical-comedy in Dublin this year.
Now even more huge names have been tipped to walk red carpets across our capital city as part of the Dublin International Film Festival.
Safe to say we’re excited.
Opening night will see Colin Morgan (The Crown), Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) and director David Gleeson in attendance.
Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Clare Dunne (Kin) and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) will also be in attendance at the festival for the world premiere of their film 500 Miles.
Danny Dyer, Colin Farrell and Ciarán Hinds will walk the red carpet at their respective movie premieres over the course of the event.
Special screenings at DIFF 2026 highlight the best of international acting talent including: Midwinter Break and The Three Urns (Ciarán Hinds), Everybody Digs Bill Evans (Bill Pullman), The Lightkeeper (Dominic Cooper), Crazy Love (John Connors), Gorky Resort (Aidan Gillen), Whitetail (Nanouk Leopold), The Restoration at Grayson Manor (Chris Colfer), and No Ordinary Heist (Colin McIvor) starring Eddie Marsan, Éanna Hardwicke and Eva Birthistle.
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Emerging talent is celebrated again this year: 2026 Discovery Award nominees include Niamh Bryson (Newtown Boys), Anna Carney (Power Ballad), Ellius Grace (A Song), Joseph Ingersol (Punt), Táine King (Molly and the Robot), Peter Lavery (All That Glitters), Ruby Jean Lennon (Samanta Nobody), Olivia McLaughlin (Parting), Grace Odumosu (Minding), and Shannon Welby (Minding).
Winners will be announced at the Festival Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 28th February. The Discovery Awards aim to identify, champion, support and encourage new and emerging talent from both in front of, and behind, the camera in association with Screen Ireland.
Festival Director Gráinne Humphreys said: “Ireland is often referred to as a nation of cinema-goers, but we do not always see as much world cinema as we could or should. DIFF exists to support cultural cinema and to create opportunities to experience international art and artists.
“We are proud of the range and diversity of this year’s programme and look forward to welcoming new audiences while reconnecting with our loyal attendees. There are lots of firsts this year, with new venues, new partnerships, and a new way of presenting world-class cinema – with our friends in Bord Gais Energy Theatre.”
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returns from 19th February to 1st March 2026 with an ambitious programme celebrating the very best of Irish and international filmmaking. Across eleven exhilarating days, the festival will present 83 films, including 17 world premieres and 53 short films, welcoming filmmakers, screen legends and new voices to the capital.