The following films have been classified as Category III.
| Film Title | Update Date |
| Goodbye to Language 3D | 11/4/2023 |
| The Image Book | 11/4/2023 |
| The Oldest Profession: Anticipation + Made in U.S.A. | 15/5/2023 |
| First Name: Carmen | 23/5/2023 |
| Hail Mary | 23/5/2023 |
| Tout va bien | 23/5/2023 |
| Number Two | 1/6/2023 |
| Woe is Me | 14/6/2023 |
| The Kids Play Russian + JLG/JLG - Self-Portrait in December | 14/6/2023 |
Refund will be made to ticket holders under 18 years of age who bought tickets before the announcement.
Ticket holders may fill out refund application form online or return the completed form (download here) with ticket(s) by post to the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Office (Unit B, 3rd Floor, Block B, Wing Hong Factory Building, 777-783 Yu Chau West Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong) on or before 11 August 2023 (All services fees will not be refunded).
