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Sundance Film Festival reveals 2026 lineup
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The Sundance Film Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring world premieres of films from directors like Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki, and Andrew Stanton. This edition marks the festival's final year in Park City, Utah, before relocating to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. Highlights include new projects involving Charli XCX and documentaries on figures like Courtney Love and Brittney Griner.
At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, director Adam Meeks premiered his feature debut 'Union County,' a raw portrait of addiction in rural Ohio starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo. The film, expanded from a 2020 short, features nonprofessional actors from a local recovery court to authentically depict the opioid epidemic's toll. Meeks praised Poulter's commitment, inspired by his role in 'Dopesick.'
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Husband-and-wife directors Shane Brady and Emily Zercher transformed a personal financial scam into the bloody revenge comedy 'Hacked' after losing $20,000 during a home purchase in the pandemic. The film, inspired by their frustration with the FBI and a hacker, recently completed a festival run and secured distribution. It channels their rage into a fast-paced story of vengeance.
Three new movies from acclaimed directors Paul Thomas Anderson, Luca Guadagnino, and Kathryn Bigelow address complex political themes like extremism, sexual assault accusations, and nuclear threats. These films avoid straightforward advocacy, instead embracing doubt and nuance to provoke audience reflection. Released amid ongoing societal debates, they highlight cinema's role in exploring divisive topics.