Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Fantastic Fest 20th Anniversary: Film Lineup Announced
Fantastic Fest, a big movie festival for exciting and sometimes scary films, is turning 20!
It's happening in Austin, Texas in September.
This year, they're showing many new movies, including horror, action, and unique stories.
There will be new movies premiering for the first time at this event, like 'Black Phone 2,' 'Sisu: Road to Revenge,' and a movie with Dakota Fanning called 'Vicious.'
Besides movies, there will be other fun events, like a pitch competition to support filmmakers, a heavy metal concert, and a book fair.
This is a week-long celebration of cool movies!
Fantastic Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a lineup of 45 world premieres and 15 international and North American premieres.
The festival will open with the world premiere of Johannes Roberts' 'Primate' and close with Corin Hardy's 'Whistle'.
Notable films screening include 'Black Phone 2,' 'Sisu: Road to Revenge,' 'Shelby Oaks,' and 'Vicious,' starring Dakota Fanning.
Fantastic Fest will feature events like Fantastic Pitches, a heavy metal performance, a fundraiser, and a Ghoulish Book Fair.
The festival will take place from September 18-25 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX.
- Who
- Fantastic Fest organizers and filmmakers.
- What
- Fantastic Fest announced its lineup for its 20th anniversary.
- When
- September 18-25, 2025.
- Where
- The Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX.
- Why
- To celebrate genre films and showcase new and upcoming movies.
Independent Filmmakers
Studio Productions
Funding and Distribution
Independent Filmmakers
Seeking more funding and distribution for their works.
Studio Productions
Studios have an easier way to secure funding and distribution.
- Festival's Name
- Fantastic Fest
- Location
- Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Austin, TX
- Dates
- September 18-25
- Anniversary
- 20th
- World Premieres
- 45
- Opening Film
- Primate
- Closing Film
- Whistle