Overview

• The 11-day festival runs in Toronto through Sept. 14 with public programming including Festival Street and citywide installations.
• Opening night featured the world premiere of John Candy: I Like Me with executive producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks, preceded by remarks from Prime Minister Mark Carney.
• Friday’s slate brought high-profile premieres including Christy with Sydney Sweeney and Steve with Cillian Murphy, alongside packed after-parties at venues such as RBC House and Vinny Toronto.
• The Lost Bus was scheduled for a late Friday screening with expected red-carpet appearances by Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera and Jamie Lee Curtis.
• Promotions ranged from Charli XCX’s Erupcja events to a 60‑foot sushi bar for Still Single, while the Palestine 36 cast used the carpet to make statements referencing the war in Gaza.