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Series Mania 2026: 24 World Premieres Spotlight Global Issues

2/12/2026

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The Series Mania festival will take place in Lille, France, from March 20–27, 2026, featuring 24 world premieres among 51 series from 19 countries.
The event emphasizes tighter formats and impactful storytelling addressing contemporary issues.
Notable entries include The Testaments, The Handmaid’s Tale sequel, and AMC's The Audacity, which explores technology and alienation.
The festival highlights rising authoritarianism and women's struggles, with a lineup spanning burlesque westerns and Japanese sci-fi.

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The Series Mania festival will take place in Lille, France, from March 20–27, 2026, featuring 24 world premieres among 51 series from 19 countries.
The event emphasizes tighter formats and impactful storytelling addressing contemporary issues.
Notable entries include The Testaments, The Handmaid’s Tale sequel, and AMC's The Audacity, which explores technology and alienation.
The festival highlights rising authoritarianism and women's struggles, with a lineup spanning burlesque westerns and Japanese sci-fi.