Steven Spielberg will appear as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 SXSW (South by Southwest) for a live episode of Sean Fennessey’s The Big Picture.
Spielberg will join host Sean Fennessey on Friday, March 13, for a wide-ranging conversation about his extraordinary body of work, the future of movies and moviegoing, and his new original event thriller, Disclosure Day, arriving in theaters this June from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.
SXSW 2026 runs March 12–18 in Austin and marks the festival’s 40th year.
“Childhood dreams do come true!” said Claudette Godfrey, VP Film & TV. “Steven Spielberg is a true pioneer and legend whose seminal work has inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike. He’s given us some of cinema’s most formative, unforgettable, and magical experiences, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on screen. He embodies the spirit of cinematic innovation and bold storytelling that defines SXSW, and bringing him to Austin for this special Keynote is going to be an extraordinary moment for our community. Making dreams come true is exactly why we do what we do. We’ll all be phoning home about this one!”
Spielberg joins SXSW Film & TV Conference lineup that includes featured conversations with Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn on the legacy of Breaking Bad and the future of television storytelling; Larry David and Jeff Schaffer previewing their upcoming HBO historical comedy series; Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses, Steve Carell, and Danielle Deadwyler discussing their new HBO Original Rooster; and Jamie Lee Curtis reflecting on reinvention, creativity, and career longevity.
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