17 SXSW movies you need to know about right now

South by Southwest 2026 kicks off today, launching a seven-day festival of tech, film, music, and much, much more. Looking through SXSW's massive catalog of screenings, sessions, and performances can be dizzying. So our Entertainment team has dedicatedly scoured the film lineup for the most promising films out of the festival.

Whether you're craving star-stuffed headliners, bonkers midnight movies, daring documentaries, or dazzling indie gems, we've got something for you.

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