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Indie Releases Bring Comedy, Horror, and Drama This Weekend
From 'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie' to 'My Father's Shadow', a diverse slate of indie films hit theaters.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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This weekend's indie film releases span a wide range of genres, from the silly and surreal comedy of 'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie' to the absurdist body-swap film 'By Design' and the horror-comedy 'Mimics'. The lineup also includes the acclaimed Nigerian drama 'My Father's Shadow' and a documentary on the rise of Korean rock band The Rose. With a mix of new voices and established talents, this diverse slate of indie films offers something for every moviegoer.
Why it matters
The indie film landscape continues to thrive, providing audiences with unique, thought-provoking, and entertaining alternatives to the big-budget studio releases. These smaller films often showcase fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling, reflecting the vibrant creativity of the independent filmmaking community.
The details
Neon is opening 'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie', a continuation of the comedy duo's TV series, on 364 screens. Music Box Films is debuting the surreal body-swap comedy 'By Design' in about 30 theaters, while Briarcliff is releasing the sci-fi comedy 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die!' on 1,610 screens. The horror-comedy 'Mimics' from Panoramic Pictures and the comedy-horror 'Cold Storage' from Samuel Goldwyn Films are also hitting theaters. On the dramatic side, the acclaimed Nigerian film 'My Father's Shadow' from Mubi is opening in select markets, and the documentary 'The Rose: Come Back To Me' about the Korean rock band is opening on over 200 screens.
- These indie films are opening on February 13, 2026, which happens to be Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day weekend.
The players
Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie
A continuation of the comedy duo's TV series, directed by Matt Johnson.
By Design
An absurdist spin on the body-swap comedy, directed by Amanda Kramer and starring Juliette Lewis.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die!
A dark comedy sci-fi film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, and Michael Peña.
My Father's Shadow
An acclaimed Nigerian drama, the feature debut of director Akinola Davies Jr.
The Rose: Come Back To Me
A documentary about the rise of the Korean indie rock band The Rose, directed by Eugene Yi.
What’s next
The indie films opening this weekend will continue to expand to additional markets throughout February and March, giving more moviegoers the chance to discover these unique and entertaining stories.
The takeaway
This diverse slate of indie film releases showcases the creativity and innovation thriving in the independent filmmaking community. From comedies to dramas to documentaries, these smaller films offer audiences a refreshing alternative to the mainstream blockbusters, providing unique perspectives and memorable cinematic experiences.
