‘Beware Boiúna’ To Open Fantastic Fest 2026; Full Lineup Includes 'Resident Evil', 'River', And More
The lineup adds U.S. and North American premieres, restorations and Burnt Ends microbudget titles as Fantastic Fest doubles down on new filmmakers.
- Fantastic Fest 2026 opens September 17-24 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, with Lionsgate's 'Beware Boiúna' and a gala screening of director Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil'.
- The 21st edition features 35 world premieres, 21 international and North American premieres, and 14 U.S. premieres. Festival Director Lisa Dreyer said they are "doubling down on what we do best: introducing the world to exciting new talent."
- Programming highlights include the U.S. premiere of director Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV series, a screening of director Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine', and the world premiere of director Quentin Dupieux's 'Full Phil', starring Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson.
- Closing the festival is 'The Swallow', described as a "brutally efficient, effects-forward survival horror" about teenagers terrorized by sentient sludge. The festival promises "the very best in genre from across the globe."
- The festival's Burnt Ends section continues showcasing low-budget, unconventional stories, featuring four microbudget films alongside bold international and domestic titles. This programming introduces attendees to emerging filmmakers working outside traditional studio constraints.
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‘Beware Boiúna’ To Open Fantastic Fest 2026; Full Lineup Includes 'Resident Evil', 'River', And More
Fantastic Fest is back this year for its 21st edition, unleashing a jam-packed week of face-melting genre cinema from September 17-24, 2026. “This year, we’re doubling down on what we do best: introducing the world to exciting new talent and helping launch filmmakers’ careers,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “We really focused our programming efforts on bringing new discoveries to our audience of discerning and passionate cinephiles. I guar…
Fantastic Fest 2026 Lineup: ‘Beware Boiúna’ Premiere, ‘Resident Evil’ and Walter Hill Tribute
Fantastic Fest is nearly here. The 21st edition of the legendary genre film festival, which has produced more acquisitions than South by Southwest, features 35 world premieres, 21 international and North American premieres and 14 U.S. premieres. The festival, which promises “the very best in genre from across the globe, alongside our famous events and surprise guests” arrives at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, from Sept. 17 –…
Fantastic Fest Unveils 2026 Lineup Headlined by ‘Resident Evil,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘Wild Horse Nine’
Genre fans, take note. Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional. The 21st edition will kick off with a gala screening of Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” — a natural choice, given that it’s both one of the most anticipated genre films of the year and a major priority for …
FANTASTIC FEST Announces 2026 Lineup, Including RESIDENT EVIL, BEWARE BOIÚNA, THE SWALLOW and Much More!
From the Press Release: What’s that emerging from the shadows? Fantastic Fest’s 21st edition lineup is here, and ready to thrill, chill, and delight you. We are proud to present 35 World Premieres, 21 International and North American Premieres, and 14 U.S. Premieres featuring the very best in genre from across the globe, alongside our famous events and surprise guests. Join us to celebrate all things spooky at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in…
Fantastic Fest 2026 announces full lineup, including Resident Evil and Beware Boiúna
Fantastic Fest 2026 is set to be another massive celebration of genre cinema. The 21st edition of the Austin, Texas festival will run from September 17 through September 24, with Lionsgate’s Beware Boiúna opening the festival and Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil receiving a special gala screening. Our friends at Bloody Disgusting reported the news, including the complete feature-film lineup for Fantastic Fest 2026. Beware Boiúna, which receives its …
Fantastic Fest 2026 Line-Up Highlights: Resident Evil, Prime Video's Carrie, and More
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