Six TIFF 2026 Films Audiences Can Watch Soon in Theatres and on Streaming

The Toronto International Film Festival brings hundreds of films to the city each year, but audiences who cannot attend TIFF 2026 do not necessarily have to miss some of its most anticipated titles.

Several films premiering or screening at this year’s festival are scheduled to reach cinemas or streaming platforms within weeks of their Toronto appearances. From the extraordinary story of Terry Fox to the dangerous slopes of Mount Everest and the complicated lives of married couples, the lineup offers a wide range of stories for audiences waiting to watch from home or at their local cinema.

Here are six TIFF selections that will soon become available beyond the festival.

Run Terry Run

In theatres October 9.

One of the most anticipated Canadian documentaries at this year’s festival revisits the remarkable journey of Terry Fox.

Director Sean Menard uses previously unseen footage to explore the life of Fox and the determination that led him to attempt one of the most ambitious endurance challenges in Canadian history.

Fox was only 21 when he began planning his Marathon of Hope after losing his right leg to osteosarcoma. His goal was to run across Canada and raise money for cancer research.

Although his story is deeply familiar to Canadians, the documentary aims to provide a closer look at the young man behind the national symbol and the enormous public response to his campaign.

The film examines the personal determination, physical hardship and national attention surrounding Fox’s journey while exploring how his effort developed into one of Canada’s most enduring charitable legacies.

Run Terry Run will make its world premiere at TIFF before arriving in theatres on October 9.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

In select theatres October 9.

Mahershala Ali leads this tense thriller set in Texas, portraying a deeply religious Muslim family man whose secret profession puts him in constant conflict with his responsibilities at home.

His character works as a contract killer but struggles with the moral and practical consequences of his career. His desire to protect and provide for his family becomes even more complicated following the death of his wife.

Determined to leave his violent profession behind, he hopes to begin a different life. But the organization he works for has no intention of simply allowing him to walk away.

The film combines family drama, crime and psychological tension as its central character attempts to balance faith, responsibility and a dangerous professional world.

Ali’s performance is expected to be one of the film’s major attractions when it reaches audiences outside the festival.

Always Lalisa

In theatres and IMAX October 12.

K pop superstar Lisa steps into the spotlight in a documentary examining a major transition in her career.

Known globally as a member of Blackpink and for her work in acting, Lisa spent a year pursuing greater independence from the group. During that period, cameras followed her as she developed her solo career, explored acting opportunities and attempted to maintain a personal life away from the enormous demands of global fame.

The documentary focuses on the uncertainty and pressure that accompanied those decisions.

Rather than simply presenting the glamour of international celebrity, the film looks at the expectations placed on Lisa as she prepared to return to Blackpink while building an identity of her own.

Audiences will see the emotional and professional challenges surrounding that period and gain a more intimate perspective on one of K pop’s biggest international stars.

Always Lalisa arrives in theatres and IMAX on October 12.

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

In Toronto and Vancouver theatres October 23, followed by a wider release October 30.

John Turturro takes the lead in this crime drama as an aging pickpocket attempting to survive while caring for his seriously ill wife.

His character makes a living stealing from passengers on New York’s public transportation system and selling the items to a longtime associate, played by Steve Buscemi.

His carefully controlled routine changes when he chooses the wrong target.

After stealing from a confident young member of a local crime family, he finds himself caught in circumstances far more dangerous than anything he has previously faced.

The resulting confrontation threatens his livelihood and puts him in the crosshairs of a criminal organization.

Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany is also part of the supporting cast, adding another familiar Canadian presence to the ensemble.

The film will first open in Toronto and Vancouver on October 23 before expanding to more theatres across the country on October 30.

Everest: The Other Side

In theatres and IMAX October 30.

Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin return to the world of extreme climbing with a documentary centred on one of Mount Everest’s most dangerous approaches.

Following their acclaimed work on Free Solo, the filmmakers turn their attention to the North Face of Everest, a route on the mountain’s Chinese side that has been successfully climbed by only a handful of people.

The documentary follows climbers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson as they attempt a challenge that goes beyond simply reaching the summit.

Their ambition is to climb Everest and then ski down an extremely steep and hazardous section of the mountain.

The descent is considered particularly dangerous, with very few climbers having attempted such a feat. The risks are underscored by the fact that the last person known to attempt the challenge disappeared while descending.

The film promises dramatic mountain scenery alongside an examination of the physical and psychological demands involved in extreme mountaineering.

Everest: The Other Side will arrive in theatres and IMAX on October 30.

Possible Love

On Netflix November 6.

South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang dong explores relationships, class and the complicated dynamics of storytelling in Possible Love.

Lee is internationally known for films including Burning, and his latest project turns its attention to two married couples whose lives become increasingly intertwined.

One couple is struggling financially because of unemployment, while another appears to have considerably greater wealth and stability.

The relationship between the two couples becomes increasingly complicated, particularly because one member of the more affluent household is a documentary filmmaker.

As cameras enter their lives, personal relationships begin to collide with questions about who controls a story and who has the power to tell it.

The film explores the tension created when private experiences become material for public storytelling. Differences in wealth, influence and personal circumstances gradually create new conflicts between the characters.

Possible Love will become available on Netflix on November 6, giving audiences who miss its TIFF screening a chance to discover Lee’s latest work from home.

For moviegoers unable to make it to Toronto this year, these six films demonstrate that TIFF’s cinematic experience does not end when the festival closes.

The release schedule means audiences across Canada and beyond will soon have opportunities to discover stories that range from Canadian history and global pop culture to crime, extreme adventure and complicated human relationships.

While the festival remains an important launching point for filmmakers and performers, the quick transition from TIFF screens to cinemas and streaming services ensures that many of this year’s most interesting films will reach much larger audiences in the weeks ahead.

Courtesy: cp24