SXSW Film and TV Festival Preview

March 4th, 2025 / Kevin Ward

SXSW Film and TV Festival 2025 is bringing big-name talent, exciting world premieres, and a slate full of intriguing new films.From star-studded headliners to some of the most unique and daring projects on the lineup, we’ve put together a preview of the films we can’t wait to see. Check out our most anticipated selections now, and stay tuned—we’ll be adding more every day this week!

Headliners

The biggest names premiering at SXSW Film and TV Festival and coming to a theater near you very soon.

Intriguing Projects

Stand outs for their unique concepts, creative talent, or sheer unpredictability that have piqued my curiosity the most.

Sci-Fi & Horror Films

This year’s lineup of sci-fi and horror films is DEEP. Let’s dive into the eerie, thrilling, and genre-bending films making waves at SXSW Film and TV Festival 2025.

Comedies

There are plenty more laugh-out-loud, high-concept, and unexpected comedies that have caught our attention. Here are the ones with stand out potential at this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival.

Thrillers

This year's SXSW lineup delivers an exciting range of thrillers, from intense crime dramas to psychological slow-burns and dystopian survival stories.