About the 9th Korean Cinema Celebration
Laugh, Thrill, Imagine
About the 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada proudly presents the 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada, taking place from April 17 to April 27, 2026, in Toronto and Ottawa.
Starting this year, the festival enters an exciting new chapter with the expansion and rebranding of the Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF). Moving beyond regional boundaries, OKFF is now designed to be hosted in cities across Canada, creating new opportunities to introduce Korean cinema to broader and more diverse audiences nationwide.
Guided by the theme “Laugh, Thrill, Imagine,” this year’s festival presents five Korean films—<THE KING OF KINGS>, <LOVE RESET>, <EXTREME JOB>, <OMNISCIENT READER: THE PROPHECY>, and <HI-FIVE>— which will be screened both in theatres and online. The lineup offers a lively mix of comedy and adventure, showcasing Korea’s unique humour, imaginative storytelling, and cultural charm.
Korean films
The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada will showcase a selection of films under the theme “Laugh, Thrill, Imagine.” This year, the festival presents an exciting lineup of Korean films, featuring a mix of comedy and thrilling storytelling, highlighting Korea’s unique humor, adventurous and imaginative storytelling, and cultural charm.
In-person Screening
The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada will be held in person at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto on April 17 and 18, and at ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa on April 24, 25, and 27.
Online Screening
This year, the event will also be available online throughout the festival, allowing audiences across Canada to stream these films from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
About the festival
Previously known as the Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), the event has been expanded and rebranded as the Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada to reach audiences across the country.
