The 2026 Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 films, spotlighting first-time directors and major documentaries on global issues and prominent figures.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival has announced its final lineup of 90 feature films, set for January in Park City, Utah. The festival features 40% first-time directors and includes documentaries on Brittney Griner, Nelson Mandela, Salman Rushdie, Courtney Love, and Billie Jean King. Notable films include Olivia Wilde’s directorial return with “The Invite,” Judd Apatow’s documentary on comedian Maria Bamford, and Gregg Araki’s new film and restored “Mysterious Skin.” Pop artist Charli XCX stars in three premieres, including a mockumentary she produced. The lineup blends bold storytelling, with comedies like “The Gallerist” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” and timely documentaries on global issues such as a wrongful conviction, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, and AI ethics.