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Dubai Film Festival Revived With New Edition Set for December 2027

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What happened

Ten years after being abruptly shuttered, the Dubai International Film Festival is being revived with a new edition set to kick off on Dec.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:33:37 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. Pingyao Festival Sets 10th Edition Lineup With Fei Mu Restoration, Films From Cristian Mungiu, James Gray

  3. Pingyao Film Festival Unveils 10th Edition Line-up; ‘Spring In A Small Town’ Set As Opening Film

  4. Dubai Film Festival Revived With New Edition Set for December 2027

  5. Israeli Film Council Calls For Festivals To Be Removed From Funding Criteria & Creation Of Strand For Films Celebrating Israeli Soldiers Amid ‘Naza’ Firestorm

  6. San Sebastián Film Festival Director José Luis Rebordinos On This Year’s Line-Up, The Changing Cinema Landscape & Why Festivals “Have To Speak About Human Rights”

Sources

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