When is the SXSW Film and TV Festival in 2026?

The SXSW Film and TV Festival is scheduled to run from March 12-18, 2026, in Austin.

What are some of the new additions to the SXSW 2026 lineup?

The second wave of programming includes 'The Comeback' Season 3, the ballet thriller 'Pretty Lethal,' and documentaries on Jack Johnson and Lainey Wilson.

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SXSW 2026: Film Fest Adds Kudrow, Johnson & More

Q: What is the scope of the SXSW 2026 Film and TV Festival programming?

The festival will feature a diverse range of films and series, including bold new filmmakers, studio premieres, gripping series, powerful documentaries, and stunning international cinema.

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Summary

SXSW 2026 film festival runs March 12-18 in Austin.
New additions include Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback' S3.
Ballet thriller 'Pretty Lethal' premieres at the fest.

SXSW 2026: Film Fest Adds Kudrow, Johnson & More

The SXSW Film and TV Festival, an integral part of the multidisciplinary event, is set to take place in Austin from March 12-18, 2026. This year marks the first time the film and TV festival will run concurrently with all of SXSW's business, music, and comedy programming.

The festival has unveiled its second wave of programming, expanding the already impressive lineup. Joining previously announced headliners are Vicky Jewson's ballet thriller 'Pretty Lethal,' music documentaries 'Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC' and 'Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool,' and the highly anticipated third season of Lisa Kudrow's HBO comedy 'The Comeback.'

Claudette Godfrey, SXSW VP Film & TV, expressed excitement over the "extraordinary range of voices and visions," highlighting bold new filmmakers, studio premieres, gripping series, documentaries, and international cinema. Godfrey emphasized that the selected projects "push boundaries, take risks, and demand to be seen live and in person."