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SXSW 2026 - March 12-18 - Austin, TX
Film still from the SXSW Film & TV Festival's Opening Night Film "I Love Boosters" courtesy of NEON.

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We have exciting news that we couldnā€™t keep in anymore. Itā€™s officialā€”the Opening Night Film of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival on Thursday, March 12 will be NEONā€™s I Love Boosters, the latest film from visionary filmmaker Boots Riley.

In this extraordinary addition to Riley's filmography, a crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Itā€™s like community service. The film features an all-star ensemble cast with Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza Gonzalez, LaKeith Stanfield, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.

Youā€™ll want to be there, and now is a great time to buy your badge. Secure your access to the SXSW Film & TV Festival & Conference with a Platinum Badge or a Film & TV Badge to be among the first to see I Love Boosters.

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Film still from the SXSW Film & TV Festival's Opening Night Film "I Love Boosters" courtesy of NEON.