Trending Now - 2026 Bentonville Film Festival to Feature Bacon and Sedgwick's Film

WHO:

Deadline - The Bentonville Film Festival is founded by Walmart and led by Oscar winner Geena Davis.

Variety - Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are directors, producers, and stars of the opening film "Family Movie."

WHAT:

Deadline - The festival will showcase 34 competition films, including 5 world premieres.

Variety - The festival will feature a range of narrative, documentary, homegrown, short film, and episodic material.

WHERE:

Deadline - The Bentonville Film Festival will take place in Northwest Arkansas.

Variety - The festival will be held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Bentonville Film Festival will unfold from June 15-21, 2026.

Deadline - The festival opens on June 16, 2026, with "Family Movie."

Variety - "Little House on the Prairie" will close the festival.

WHY:

Deadline - The festival aims to showcase diverse films and promote inclusivity in the film industry.

HOW:

Deadline - The festival will include in-person premieres of the selected films.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 15:43 UTC)

The Bentonville Film Festival, founded by Walmart and led by Oscar winner Geena Davis, is set to take place in Bentonville, Arkansas, from June 15 to June 21, 2026. The festival will showcase 34 competition films, including five world premieres, and will feature a variety of narrative, documentary, and short films, with the opening film being "Family Movie," directed by Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. Closing the festival will be "Little House on the Prairie," as it aims to promote inclusivity and showcase diverse films in the industry.