A24's action thriller Civil War, directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, is set to make its debut in Texas. The film follows a group of journalists navigating a divided United States and will premiere at South by Southwest as a surprise screening. This marks a tradition at SXSW, with past surprise screenings including Ben Affleck's sports drama Air, John Wick 4 starring Keanu Reeves, and an entry from the Fast & Furious franchise.
The announcement was confirmed by SXSW programmer Claudette Godfrey, who expressed excitement about the film's premiere at the festival. Describing Civil War as a unique cinematic experience, Godfrey praised Garland's direction and the ensemble cast's performance, calling it a 'gorgeous, haunting, and powerful piece of cinema.'
