Jack Johnson Announces Theatrical Run of SURFILMUSIC Documentary

Official Announcement | Published: May 16, 2026 5:19 PM EDT

(BBPR) Jack Johnson has announced a cinema release of the new documentary SURFILMUSIC, beginning June 5, with screenings in more than 100 movie theatres throughout the summer, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Laemmle Theatres, Hoyts, Event Cinemas, CinemaxX, and UCI Kinowelt, along with special screenings at Melkweg, La Paloma Theatre, Angelika Film Center, and more.

Directed by Emmett Malloy, SURFILMUSIC traces how Johnson's early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music. Featuring Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson, and more, with a beautiful score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutierrez.

Following its acclaimed world premiere at SXSW earlier this year, SURFILMUSIC has continued to generate strong early praise. "A moving documentary," said Rolling Stone. Fast Company added, "In his recent documentary, what becomes clear is that he didn't abandon one identity to become another..Surfing informed his filmmaking. Filmmaking shaped his music. His music carried the rhythm of both. He didn't specialize; he integrated. And that may be one of the most important leadership capabilities of the next decade."

SURFILMUSIC will also make waves internationally with theatrical screenings in nine countries and counting, including Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, among others. All North American and International screenings are booked by Evan Saxon Productions, and the film is presented through Federal Films, with sales and distribution by Mercury Studios.

Johnson's double album, SURFILMUSIC Soundtrack and 4-Tracks, is also out now through Brushfire Records. The SURFILMUSIC Soundtrack features the film's original score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutierrez alongside remastered selections from Johnson's early four-track recordings, while SURFILMUSIC 4-Tracks offers a deeper dive into the archival music from Johnson's personal tapes, including raw recordings and previously unreleased gems from his earliest days making music and is available at select retailers and all streaming platforms. A new video for the classic track "F-Stop Blues" is also out today, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The September Sessions, with Jack capturing his friends and the surf trip that ultimately inspired the song.

Additionally, Jack Johnson's SURFILMUSIC Tour will head to North America's most beautiful outdoor venues, including Merriweather Post Pavilion (June 26, Columbia, MD), Blossom Music Center (July 7, Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre (September 2-3, Greenwood Village, CO), The Gorge Amphitheatre (September 26, George, WA), McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater (September 28, Troutdale, OR) and concluding in California with shows at the historic Greek Theatre (September 30 and October 1, Berkeley, CA), Santa Barbara Bowl (October 3 and 4, Santa Barbara, CA), and two unforgettable nights at the legendary Hollywood Bowl (October 10-11, Los Angeles, CA), with Hermanos Gutierrez opening for many of the dates along with Lake Street Dive and longtime friend, G. Love. The full 2026 itinerary with support is listed below.

A pioneer in tour greening and sustainability, Johnson continues to lead by example and set the gold standard for environmentally conscious touring. At every stop, the tour will spotlight Johnson's long-standing commitment to sustainability, community, and action. In partnership with REVERB, a leading non-profit engaging musicians and fans to create positive environmental changes at concerts and beyond, the tour will further reduce its footprint while inspiring collective action. The Village Green, a hallmark of his tours, will feature local and national All At Once Non-Profit Partners focused on environmental stewardship, plastic-free initiatives, and sustainable local food systems, offering fans meaningful ways to connect and make a difference at every show.

Tickets for nationwide screenings beginning June 5 can be purchased here.

US CINEMAS: *Additional cinemas to be added

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Angelika Film Center
Event Cinemas
Harkins Theatres
Laemmle Theatres
La Paloma Theatre
Marcus Theatres
Regal Cinemas

INTERNATIONAL:*

CinemaxX - Germany and Denmark
Hoyts - Australia
Kinepolis - France
Le Grand Rex - Paris
Melkweg - Amsterdam
Odeon Cinemas - United Kingdom
Pathe - France
Reading Cinemas - Australia
Showcase Cinemas - United Kingdom
UCI Kinowelt - Germany
United Cinemas - Australia
Village Cinemas - Australia
Vue Cinemas - United Kingdom

SURFILMUSIC Soundtrack

Side A

Haleʻiwa (4-track)
Hold On To The Light (film version) w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Journals w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Drink The Water Sketch (4-track)
Drink The Water w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Slow Down Bruce (4-track)
Surfilmusic Interlude w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Holes To Heaven (4-track)
The Horizon Has Been Defeated (4-track)

Side B

Tahiti w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Rodeo Clowns (4-track)
Ireland
F-Stop Blues (4-track)
Rack Focus (4-track)
Green Board w/ Hermanos Gutierrez
Only The Ocean Sketch
Hold On To The Light (instrumental) w/ Hermanos Gutierrez

Album 2 - 4-Tracks

Side A

Inaudible Melodies (4-track)
Flake (4-track)
Posters (4-track)
Fall Line (4-track)
Middle Man (4-track)
Fortunate Fool (4-track)
Taylor (4-track)

Side B

Bubble Toes (4-track)
Dream Be Dreams (4-track)
Sexy Plexi (4-track)
Drink The Water (4-track)
Symbol Sketch (4-track)
Symbol In My Driveway (4-track)
Cookie Jar (4-track)
Losing Hope (4-track)
Hammer On Slide (4-track)
The News (4-track)
Brushfire Sketch