- Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed Mexican director, is set to receive the British Film Institute's highest honour, the BFI Fellowship, in May 2026.
- The Oscar-winning filmmaker, known for works like The Shape of Water and Pinocchio, will be recognised for his "extraordinary contribution to film" across animation and live-action.
- The honour will be accompanied by a comprehensive public retrospective of his career at BFI Southbank, where he will also curate a dedicated film season and deliver masterclasses to young filmmakers.
- Del Toro expressed profound gratitude, stating it was "the honour of a lifetime" and acknowledging the significant influence of British film on his work.
- He joins an illustrious group of past BFI Fellows, including cinematic giants such as Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan.
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