Chili Finger

Chili Finger
Directed by
  • Edd Benda
  • Stephen Helstad
Written byStephen Helstad
Produced by
  • Sam Sandweiss
  • Jo Henriquez
Starring
CinematographyCristina Dunlap
Edited byTodd Zelin
Music byDan Deacon
Production
companies
  • Beyond the Porch
  • Darkwell Entertainment
  • YellowHouse Entertainment
Release date
  • March 14, 2026 (2026-03-14) (SXSW)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chili Finger is an upcoming American crime black comedy film directed by Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, and written by Helstad. It stars Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, and John Goodman.

It will have its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, 2026.

Cast

Production

In November 2024, it was announced that a crime comedy film directed by Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad was in pre-production, with Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Sarah Herrman, and Paul Stanko joining the cast.[1] Principal photography began in May 2025, in Illinois.[2]

Release

It is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, 2026.[3]

References

  1. ^ Brzeski, Patrick (November 4, 2024). "AFM: Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman to Star in Dark Comedy 'Chili Finger' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 1, 2025). "Archstone Boards 'Chili Finger'; Brendan Gleeson West End Debut; Michelle Ang Leads 'Insula'; Wheelhouse Commission; Will Arnett's 'Super Team Canada' Trailer — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  3. ^ Zilko, Christian (February 4, 2026). "SXSW 2026 Announces More Film and TV, Led by 'The Comeback' Season 3". IndieWire. Retrieved February 8, 2026.