SXSW 2025 Lineup Unveiled

The South by Southwest (SXSW) film and TV festival, a major hotspot for cinephiles and pop culture enthusiasts, has unveiled its much-anticipated lineup for 2025. This year, movie buffs can look forward to new projects featuring Hollywood heavyweights like Seth Rogen, Ben Affleck, and Jenna Ortega, alongside Nicole Kidman.

Kicking Off the Festival

Kicking off the festival is Rogen's and Evan Goldberg's highly anticipated comedy series, The Studio. Rogen portrays Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of a struggling film studio grappling with the fast-paced changes of Hollywood. The comedy promises a blend of humor and heart, showcasing the turmoil of the film industry through the lens of a team of quirky executives.

Director's Enthusiasm

Festival director Claudette Godfrey shared her enthusiasm: "The incredible creative energy in The Studio perfectly embodies our 2025 program — you can sense the magic flowing through every film and immersive experience we've curated this year." Viewers can expect a diverse range of storytelling from independent films to genre-defining series.

Ben Affleck's Return

Ben Affleck returns to the spotlight with The Accountant 2, a sequel to the captivating 2016 film where he played a hyper-intelligent CPA entangled with criminal organizations. This time, his character finds himself pulled back into a web of danger as he seeks to solve a murder that hits close to home.

Eye-Catching Titles

Another eye-catching title premiering at the festival is Death of a Unicorn, an imaginative tale centered around a father-daughter duo played by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. The plot thickens when they accidentally kill a unicorn on their way to a family retreat, only to discover that powerful forces seek to exploit the creature's miraculous properties.

A24's Contributions

A24 continues to push the envelope with films like Ash, directed by Flying Lotus, where a woman finds herself in the midst of a horrifying mystery on a distant planet. Similarly, Drop, directed by Christopher Landon, promises to deliver thrills as a mother's date night spirals into a nightmare.

Television Lineup

As part of the festival's television lineup, expect the animated series #1 Happy Family USA, created by Ramy Youssef, which follows a Muslim family navigating life in the post-9/11 era with humor and heart. Other highlights include Government Cheese, a nostalgic family comedy set in 1969 and featuring David Oyelowo, as well as Happy Face, inspired by true events and focusing on a daughter grappling with her father's dark legacy.

Festival Dates

SXSW 2025 is set to take place in Austin from March 7 to March 14, bringing together creators and audiences in a dynamic celebration of storytelling. Reserve your spot for this unmissable festival where cinematic dreams come to life!