Sundance is officially underway for its 45th and final year in Park City before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. Here's what's making waves:
-> A-list driven packages! Talent are still a great commodity and a great way to cut through the noise.
The Moment (Charli XCX mockumentary) - Kylie Jenner is stealing scenes and showing real acting chops
I Want Your Sex (Gregg Araki) - Olivia Wilde giving what might be her best performance yet opposite Cooper Hoffman
The Invite (starring Olivia Wilde & Seth Rogen) - Already sparked an all-night bidding war that's still ongoing
The History of Concrete - John Wilson's supersized return to filmmaking
Once Upon a Time in Harlem - Shot in 1972, being called "one of the best movies of 2026"
With Robert Redford's passing and the festival's move looming, there's a palpable "end of an era" energy. But the deals are still flowing, the parties are packed, and the talent is out in force.
For anyone tracking what's resonating with buyers and audiences right now, keep an eye on these titles...they're where the heat is.
On your end, what movie or deal are you excited about? What do you take from this season's film festival circuit so far?
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Happy to see A24 won the bidding war for The Invite with a $10m+ reported sale.
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A24's been dominating Sundance for nearly 10 years; what an incredible success story.
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A24 picked up my film First Reformed out of Venice, ahead of Sundance. An incredible success story indeed!