SXSW 2026 film lineup revealed
SXSW 2026's film lineup includes premieres from Spielberg, Fonda, Moore, Pfeiffer, and Cohen, with several films poised to become streaming hits SXSW 2026 Preview: 15 Films to Check Out.
Steven Spielberg is set to premiere his latest sci-fi epic, rumored to be titled "Chrysalis," adding considerable buzz to the festival. Jane Fonda stars in a dramedy about late-in-life reinvention, directed by up-and-comer, Miles Elliot. Julianne Moore and Michelle Pfeiffer team up for a crime thriller, "Double or Nothing," marking their first on-screen collaboration. Sacha Baron Cohen is diving into a mockumentary exploring the world of competitive bird watching. Several films are already generating buzz as potential streaming acquisitions, with Netflix and Amazon reportedly vying for rights. SXSW's track record for launching indie hits makes it a prime venue for these premieres.
