LOS ANGELES — X3 Expo has revealed its 2026 screening lineup, comprised of XMAs-nominated titles “The Parasite Queen,” “Strip,” “Once Upon a Time in the Valley,” “The Blueprint,” and “Deadly Vows.”
All selected films will screen R-rated versions edited exclusively for the event by their respective directors and studios.
From Hentaied studio imprint Parasited, “The Parasite Queen” is a Ricky Greenwood-helmed horror film about an alien parasite infesting a school. It stars Melody Marks, Hailey Rose, Blake Blossom, Lexi Lore, Little Puck, and Tommy Pistol.
“The Parasite Queen” is nominated for six 2026 XMAs: Best Picture, Director of the Year, Best Orgy/Group Sex Scene (Male-Led), Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Art Direction.
Greenwood told XBIZ, “Every time I work with Parasited, it’s a wild ride — and ‘Parasite Queen’ was no exception. It’s fun, original, and unapologetically disturbing. The cast crushed it, and I’m sure the X3 audience will have a strong reaction and a lot of questions for us.”
Also directed by Greenwood, Dorcel’s “Strip” centers around the plight of a sleazy strip club owner who screws over everyone in his circle while trying to get himself out of a jam. It stars Tommy Pistol as the club owner, along with Kenna James, Jayden Cole, Nicole Vaunt, Nicole Doshi, Ameena Green, Blake Blossom, Anna Claire Clouds, Gizelle Blanco, Scarlett Alexis, Christian Clay, Charles Dera, Isiah Maxwell, Ryan Driller, Lucky Fate, Ken Feels, and Seth Gamble. It also features the studio return of Riley Reid.
“Strip” is nominated for 11 XMAs: Best Picture, Best Drama Movie, Director of the Year, Best Lead Actor (Pistol), Best Supporting Actor (Reid), Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Best Orgy/Group Sex Scene (Mixed), Best Orgy/Group Sex Scene (Female-Led), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.
Greenwood praised “Strip” as proof that Dorcel continues to push its U.S. productions to a higher level each year.
“It’s a high-energy, nerve-wracking journey into bad choices,” said Greenwood. “One audiences won’t regret experiencing.”
Seth Gamble’s “Once Upon a Time in the Valley,” from Wicked, stars Parker Ambrose as Steve Jacobs, a young adult performer recently arrived in Los Angeles, hungry to make a name for himself.
The title stars Jennifer White and Ken Feels, and features Blake Blossom, Ameena Green, Sinatra Monroe, Gal Ritchie, Queenie Sateen, Stella Luxx, Cherry Kiss, Melissa Stratton, Alison Rey, Demi Hawks, Zac Wild, Isiah Maxwell, Nathan Bronson, Christian Clay, Michael Vegas, Tommy Pistol, Daniel Shar, James Bartholet, Hadley Haze, Derrick Pierce, Jack Vegas, and Chris Streams.
“Once Upon a Time in the Valley” is nominated for 10 XMAs: Best Picture, Best Drama Movie, Director of the Year, Best Lead Actor (White), Best Supporting Actor (Feels), Best Sex Scene in a Drama Movie, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Art Direction.
Gamble told XBIZ, “I couldn’t be prouder of ‘Once Upon A Time In The Valley.’ This film represents a true labor of love, built on trust, risk, and an unwavering belief in the story we were telling. I’m endlessly grateful to our extraordinary cast and crew, whose passion and commitment elevated every frame beyond what I ever imagined. I owe special thanks to Wicked Pictures for supporting my vision from day one and giving us the freedom to make something bold, personal, and unforgettable.”
Derek Dozer’s “The Blueprint,” from Vixen Media Group studio imprint Blacked, tells the origin story of the brand and its contract star, Jason Luv, playing himself. It features Alina Lopez, Liz Jordan, Angie Faith, Sarah Illustrates, Serenity Co, Lexi Lore, Hollywood Cash, Jonathan Jordan, Chocolate Rod, Jax Slayher, Sheem, Sly Diggler, Slimpoke, Jamie Knoxx, and Isiah Maxwell.
“The Blueprint” is nominated for 10 XMAs: Best Picture, Best Drama Movie, Director of the Year, Best Lead Actor (Luv), Best Supporting Actor (Lopez), Best Sex Scene in a Drama Movie, Best Career-First Sex Scene, Best Orgy/Group Sex Scene (Female-Led), Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.
Dozer said that he and his team are excited to have “The Blueprint” screen at X3.
“This was the biggest project Blacked has ever taken on, both in scale and ambition,” he told XBIZ. “The film reimagines where it all began, inspired by the risks, hard work, and belief it took to build something new from the ground up. Seeing how the brand has evolved over the last decade into what it is today is something we’re all incredibly proud of.”
Finally, Digital Playground’s action thriller “Deadly Vows,” the third Greenwood-helmed feature in the lineup, stars Ryan Reid as a spurned, scorned, and betrayed woman seeking revenge against those who did her wrong. It features Elly Clutch, Yhivi, Ricky Johnson, JMac, Scott Nails, Isiah Maxwell, Damon Dice, Mazee, Keiran Lee, Jenna Haze, and Mike Horner.
“Deadly Vows” is nominated for 11 XMAs: Best Picture, Best Drama Movie, Director of the Year, Best Lead Actor (Reid), Best Supporting Actor (Clutch), Best Sex Scene in a Drama Movie, Best Career-First Sex Scene, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Art Direction.
Greenwood described “Deadly Vows” as the film he invested the most in over the past few years, creatively and personally.
“Writing, producing, and directing this over-the-top feature was an absolute blast, and I was given the freedom to fully realize my vision,” he said. “Everyone involved gave everything they had. Ryan Reid trained for three months prior to shooting, and the action-packed film delivers exactly what we set out to create. Digital Playground once again delivers at the highest level, and fans are in for a wild ride they won’t forget.”
For event information and tickets, visit X3.show.
