[1] Themed as 'A New Birth of Cinema', The 26th Chunsa International Film Festival was to be held on August 27, but due to surge in COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed for November 19, 2021.

[2][3] In this edition, 23 films were nominated for the main awards in 10 categories.

[4] The awards ceremony on 19 November was hosted by pop columnist Kim Tae-hoon.

The Grand Prix best director award was won by Jo Sung-hee for Space Sweepers.

The nominees for the 26th Chunsa Film Art Awards were announced on July 5, 2021.