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Atlanta hosts the world premiere screening of P-Valley Season 3 this Saturday, giving local audiences the first look at the Starz drama’s final season. The screening is part of the American Black Film Festival’s ABFF Pop Up Tour, which brings two days of film, conversation, and creative programming to AMC Madison Yards on October 24 and 25.
The Saturday program pairs the premiere with a talkback featuring series creator Katori Hall and star Nicco Annan. The wider Atlanta lineup also includes a screenwriting masterclass, a Brown Sugar screening and talkback with Taye Diggs, an HBO short-film showcase, and Sunday programming.
For readers planning to attend, the key details are below. Tickets and registration are handled through the festival’s official Atlanta program page. Check the page for current access information.
ABFF Pop Up Atlanta: Dates and Schedule
Venue: AMC Madison Yards
Dates: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026
Festival: American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Pop Up Tour
Saturday, October 24
- 11 a.m. Screenwriting masterclass with Randall Dottin
- 2 p.m. Brown Sugar screening and talkback with Taye Diggs
- 5:50 p.m. P-Valley Season 3 world premiere screening and talkback with Katori Hall and Nicco Annan
- 8:45 p.m. HBO Short Film Showcase with Modupe Thompson
Sunday, October 25
- 2:30 p.m. “Built to Last” panel
- 5:15 p.m. Otra screening with director Armani Ortiz
The program offers a mix of screenwriting, film screenings, and live conversations across both days. Those interested in the premiere can plan around Saturday evening, while Sunday offers a separate chance to take in a panel and a feature screening.
Atlanta Hosts the P-Valley Final-Season Premiere
The Season 3 premiere episode screens at 5:50 p.m. Saturday as the world premiere event for the final season. A talkback with creator Katori Hall and series star Nicco Annan follows the screening.
For Atlanta audiences, the event offers an early opportunity to see the opening episode before the season reaches Starz. The talkback adds a live conversation to the screening program, bringing Hall and Annan together with attendees after the episode.
The season is the third and final chapter of P-Valley, the Starz drama from creator Katori Hall. The nine-episode season premieres on Starz on Friday, December 4, 2026, with two episodes released back-to-back.
The October 24 screening is the anchor of a weekend that extends well beyond one series, with screenings and conversations running across both days.
More of the Saturday Program
The day begins at 11 a.m. with a screenwriting masterclass led by Randall Dottin, for anyone interested in the craft behind the screen.
At 2 p.m., Brown Sugar screens with a talkback featuring Taye Diggs. The P-Valley world premiere follows at 5:50 p.m., and the day closes with the 8:45 p.m. HBO Short Film Showcase featuring Modupe Thompson.
Readers should confirm the latest schedule and access details with ABFF before making plans, since the festival’s official channels are the source for updates.
Sunday Screenings and Conversation
Sunday’s program has two listed events. At 2:30 p.m., the “Built to Last” panel convenes. At 5:15 p.m., Otra screens, followed by a conversation with director Armani Ortiz.
The two-day stop pairs a high-profile series premiere with a masterclass, a feature screening, short films and panel programming. For full details, visit the festival’s official Atlanta page.
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Based on publicly available festival and network information. Atlanta Wave TV is not credentialed and is not attending. Information current as of October 22, 2026. Readers should confirm times and access through the festival’s official channels.
