LDNDOCS Festival 2026 Lineup: Oscar Winners and Rising Stars in London Documentary Showcase

The second edition of LDNDOCS, one of the newest film festivals on the global circuit, is set to bring a powerful mix of Oscar winners, nominees, and hopefuls to central London from November 20–22. The festival will screen 14 new, award-winning documentary features, highlighting both established luminaries and emerging talents in the nonfiction space. By curating a lineup that spans acclaimed voices and fresh perspectives, LDNDOCS positions itself as a key date for documentary lovers and industry professionals alike. The event underscores London’s growing role as a hub for documentary storytelling and offers audiences early access to films likely to dominate awards conversations in the coming year. With a focus on new work, the festival provides a vital platform for stories that might otherwise struggle to find a wide audience. As the documentary genre continues to surge in popularity, LDNDOCS’ second outing signals an ambitious future for nonfiction cinema in the UK capital. Expect this festival to become a must-attend stop on the documentary calendar.