Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke’s ‘Wishful Thinking’ Wins SXSW Award Despite Early Setback

The sci-fi romantic film ‘Wishful Thinking,’ starring Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke, won the Narrative Feature Award at SXSW 2026, marking a major festival achievement. Production faced an early hurdle when Pullman was hospitalized on the first day, temporarily disrupting filming. The success at SXSW and overcoming production challenges positions the film for wider recognition and potential further festival or theatrical releases.