The awards were announced on 24 September 2022, with The Kings of the World winning the Golden Shell.

[3] In May 2022, French actress Juliette Binoche was revealed to be the protagonist of the film's official poster as well as the recipient of a Donostia honorary career award.

[4] In June 2022, Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg was disclosed as the recipient of another Donostia Award.

[5] The official selection's film Prison 77 will open the festival, screened out of competition.

[9] American actress Glenn Close was slated to feature as Jury president, but cancelled her visit in the wake of a "family emergency".