Winner of the Audience Award at South by Southwest in 2005, The Puffy Chair is often credited with sparking the American “mumblecore” movement and redefining a generation of independent filmmaking. The 2026 re-release will mark the first time in more than a decade that the film will return to the big screen, complete with a new introduction curated by the Duplass brothers.
At once funny, awkward, and deeply human, The Puffy Chair follows Josh (Mark Duplass) and his girlfriend Emily (Katie Aselton) on a cross-country trip to deliver a recliner purchased on eBay — a journey that unravels into a poignant exploration of love, family, and the illusion of control. Shot on a shoestring budget with naturalistic performances and improvisational energy, the film became a touchstone for a generation of indie storytellers.
Mike Plante, head of distribution for Ink Films and former senior programmer for short films at the Sundance Film Festival, is not new to supporting DBP. “It's exciting to see indie filmmakers that I got to work with early in my career make films their own way and develop a personal style that leads to such a defining career. From being in the rooms to discuss their early, no-budget shorts from open submissions that led to The Puffy Chair to working on a 20th anniversary release with them is gratifying.”
“Handmade storytelling from authentic humans was really the inspiration for us to launch Ink Films,” said Kip Kelly, Founding Head of Ink Films. “The Puffy Chair represents a cornerstone for indie filmmaking and a foundation for future filmmakers. On behalf of Rory Reid and Beverly Rogers of The Rogers Foundation and Ink Films, it's a privilege to partner with indie pioneers like Mark and Jay to bring this film back to theaters where it belongs.
“Seeing The Puffy Chair return to theaters 20 years later feels surreal and incredibly special,” said Mark Duplass of Duplass Brothers Productions. “It’s a film about connection and imperfection — and to have it rediscovered by new audiences through partners like Ink Films, who genuinely champion independent voices, means the world to us.”
Ink Films would like to thank Roadside Attractions for their support of this partnership and release. The 2026 theatrical rollout will include screenings at independent theaters nationwide and select special anniversary events celebrating the film’s legacy.
For updates and participating theaters, visit inkfilms.com
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