The South by Southwest Film Festival and Mega Conference is set to kick off in Austin this week, showcasing an impressive lineup of films. While not a top stop for award-season prestige, the festival has emerged as a premier platform for filmmakers to showcase their work before the box office and awards season.
Last year’s film Civil War, starring Alex Garland, premiered at SXSW before becoming A24’s highest-grossing film. This year, attendees can look forward to several buzzworthy titles, including The Accountant 2, Death of a Unicorn, Another Simple Favor, Drop, The Studio, Holland, Fucktoys, and The Dutchman.
The Accountant 2 is the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2016 action thriller, starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick. Death of a Unicorn is a dark fantasy comedy about a murderous unicorn seeking revenge, while Another Simple Favor is a sequel to the original film starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Drop boasts an instant ticket purchase premise, with a single mom receiving a mysterious Airdrop that threatens harm to her family unless she kills her date.
The Studio is an episodic premiere centered around Seth Rogen’s character as an embattled studio head navigating egos, politics, and release dates. Holland stars Nicole Kidman as a teacher whose idyllic life turns into a twisted tale when she becomes suspicious of her husband’s intentions. Fucktoys is a grindhouse adventure set in Trash Town, USA, while The Dutchman follows a high-flying Black businessman who struggles with his crumbling marriage and identity crisis.
These films showcase the diverse range of genres and themes to be expected at SXSW 2025. With their unique premises and talented casts, attendees can look forward to several exciting titles during the festival.
Source: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/7-films-and-1-tv-series-we-cant-wait-to-see-at-sxsw-2025