Bentonville Festival 2026 Lineup: Kevin Bacon, Netflix
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- Bentonville Film Festival announces its 12th edition lineup, featuring 34 competition films and five world premieres, scheduled for June 15‑21 in Northwest Arkansas.
- Family Movie opens the festival on June 16, starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, their children Sosie and Travis Bacon, and Scoot McNairy, with the director‑producers joining a post‑screening conversation.
- Little House on the Prairie will close the festival on June 21 with a special screening of its first episode; showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and stars Crosby Fitzgerald and Alyssa Wapanatâhk will attend a Q&A.
- Rebecca Sonnenshine receives the Rising to the Challenge Award at the BFF ceremony on June 20, recognizing her inclusive storytelling.
- Geena Davis serves as chair of the festival, emphasizing its growth as a platform for bold, inclusive storytelling.
Why it matters: The festival's June 15‑21 run draws big‑name talent and a Netflix premiere, giving BFF higher profile and Netflix a showcase for its new series, helping calm shareholders after a 10% stock dip.
