Overview

• Sydney Sweeney led day‑two arrivals ahead of the world premiere of David Michôd’s Christy, with Shailene Woodley also in the cast.
• Cillian Murphy was expected for the Steve premiere that launches TIFF’s Platform competition, while The Lost Bus planned a red carpet with Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera and Jamie Lee Curtis.
• The cast of Palestine 36 used the red carpet for political messaging, wearing Palestinian insignia and displaying statements referencing the war in Gaza.
• Festival promotions included a one‑night, 60‑foot sushi bar for the documentary Still Single, with chefs from Masaki Saito’s MSSM serving free sushi to crowds.
• TIFF opened with the world premiere of John Candy: I Like Me attended by Ryan Reynolds, director Colin Hanks and Candy’s family, and the festival runs through Sept. 14.