Sundance 2026: A Mix of Laughs, Politics, and New Voices

Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, CO, in 2027, after 44 years in Park City, Utah. The 2026 lineup is packed with comedy films, showing that indie filmmakers are stepping up to fill the void left by major studios. Films like "The Invite" by Olivia Wilde and "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" by David Wain are set to bring lots of laughs. But it's not all fun and games—there are also serious topics like politics and the environment, with films like "The A. I. Doc" and "The Lake" tackling big issues. The festival will also honor its late founder, Robert Redford, with a special screening of "Downhill Racer, " a film close to his heart. Plus, there are reunions and restored classics, like "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Saw, " to celebrate the festival's history. With 105 projects selected from 16, 201 submissions, Sundance 2026 is shaping up to be a memorable event, blending humor, politics, and new voices.