Sarah's Bind

The 51st César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, was held on 26 February 2026 at the Olympia in Paris, to honour the best French films of 2025. It was originally scheduled to be held on 27 February 2026. Actress Camille Cottin presided over the ceremony for the first time. It was hosted by Benjamin Lavernhe, who was accompanied by a group of artists. The ceremony was televised in France by Canal+. Canadian actor Jim Carrey received the Honorary César. The nominations were announced on 28 January 2026. Nouvelle Vague led with 10 nominations, followed by Case 137 and The Ties That Bind Us with 8 each. Nouvelle Vague won four awards, including Best Director for Richard Linklater, becoming the second American filmmaker to win it. The Ties That Bind Us won Best Film.