Karma 2026

Overview

Karma is a 2026 French psychological thriller film directed by Guillaume Canet, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Jacquet. The film features a cast that includes Marion Cotillard, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Luis Zahera, and Denis Ménochet. It was presented in the official selection, out of competition, at the 2026 Festival de Cannes and received a theatrical release in France on October 21, 2026. The story is set in a village in northern Spain, where a woman named Jeanne attempts to rebuild her life alongside Daniel, a partner who remains unaware of her troubled past. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Jeanne's six-year-old godson mysteriously disappears. Following this event, Jeanne finds herself identified as the primary suspect in the investigation. The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty minutes. This production is distinct from unrelated commercial software services sharing the same name. As a psychological thriller, the film focuses on the tension surrounding Jeanne's circumstances and the scrutiny she faces from her community following the child's sudden disappearance.