Sundance Announces Complete 2026 Film Festival Lineup
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival is poised to be a significant event as it prepares for its final show in Park City, Utah, before relocating to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. The Sundance Institute announced a lineup featuring 90 feature films and seven episodic projects scheduled for screening from January 22 to February 1, 2026.
Sundance Film Festival Highlights
This upcoming festival boasts an impressive array of talent, including notable names like Charli XCX, Channing Tatum, Antoine Fuqua, Courtney Love, Salman Rushdie, and Natalie Portman. It reflects a diverse blend of experienced filmmakers and promising new voices, with 36 films showcasing debut directors.
U.S. Dramatic Competition
Among the highlights in the U.S. Dramatic Competition are:
- Bedford Park – Directed by Stephanie Ahn, explores a Korean American woman’s emotional past.
- Carousel – Rachel Lambert directs this film featuring Chris Pine, following a doctor whose life is disrupted by personal challenges.
- Josephine – Beth de Araújo tells a story centered on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park.
U.S. Documentary Competition
The documentary lineup includes films tackling pressing social issues:
- American Doctor – Three American healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of working in Gaza.
- Barbara Forever – Focuses on the life of pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
- Give Me the Ball! – A tribute to tennis legend Billie Jean King and her cultural impact.
Premiering Films
The Premieres section offers sensational titles such as:
- The AI Doc – A documentary that delves into the existential implications of artificial intelligence.
- Antiheroine – A documentary about Courtney Love’s candid journey as she prepares for her music comeback.
- The Brittney Griner Story – Chronicles Griner’s harrowing detainment in Russia and her fight for freedom.
Festival Details
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will take place in both Park City and Salt Lake City, enhancing its accessibility. Online screenings will also be available from January 29 to February 1, allowing a broader audience to engage with the festival’s offerings.
A Tribute to Robert Redford
This edition will also pay homage to Sundance’s founder, Robert Redford, who passed away at 89. A series of tributes and celebrations will honor his legacy and impact on independent filmmaking.
With just 44 days until the festival commences, excitement is building around this landmark event, which promises to highlight global storytelling through both established and emergent voices in cinema.
