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Deadline reports that the New York Film Festival opens Friday with a lineup blending anticipated 2026 releases and major world premieres, with artistic director Dennis Lim pushing back against the idea that global bows define a film's worth. Lim instead points to the New York audience itself as the draw, noting how the city's crowds actively engage with what they watch rather than passively receiving it. The festival buzz has already coalesced around several titles including Godzilla, Artificial, NAZA, and You Can See Everything, suggesting a year where spectacle and intimacy share the marquee.
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