The following film has been classified as Category III.
| Film Title | Update Date |
| Ghost in the Cell | 30/7/2026 |
| Eastern Promises | 6/8/2026 |
| Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | 7/8/2026 |
| Tale of Cinema | 7/8/2026 |
| The Day a Pig Fell into the Well | 7/8/2026 |
| The Power of Kangwon Province | 7/8/2026 |
| Turning Gate | 17/8/2026 |
| A History of Violence | 17/8/2026 |
Refund will be made to ticket holders under 18 years of age who bought tickets before the announcement.
Ticket holders may fill out a refund application form online or return the completed form (Cine Fan SummerIFF 2026) with ticket(s) by post to the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited (Unit B, 3rd Floor, Block B, Wing Hong Factory Building, 777-783 Yu Chau West Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong) on or before 21 September 2026. (All services fees will not be refunded)
