The 2026 LUX Audience Award nominees will be announced on October 7, 2025, by a panel of film professionals at a press conference in the European Parliament. The selected films will be screened in cinemas across the EU for ratings by citizens and MEPs, with the final winner to be determined in mid-April 2026. Participants can attend in person or online, with Interactio available for remote questions. The event aims to engage citizens and legislators in celebrating European cinema.