Why Hollywood Still Needs That Sundance Energy

At the final days of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, the festival's enduring power never felt more clear.

IndieWire
Inside Sundance Institute’s Robert Redford Tribute With Tears, Cheers and a Patti LuPone Performance

The Sundance Institute’s marquee fundraiser shined a spotlight on its late founder while handing out awards to Chloé Zhao, Nia DaCosta, Ed Harris, Gyula Gazdag and Geeta Gandbhir.

The Hollywood Reporter
Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films

The lineup of 90 films and seven episodic projects has been revealed as officials ready for a milestone moment: the final Sundance in its beloved Utah home.

The Hollywood Reporter

Robert Redford Luminary Award Unveiled By Sundance As Part Of 2026 Tribute To Late, Great Festival Founder
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Robert Redford Luminary Award Unveiled By Sundance As Part Of 2026 Tribute To Late, Great Festival Founder

Just weeks after Sundance founder Robert Redford's death at the age of 89, the festival has revealed detailed plans to honor the Oscar winner at its last year in Park City, Utah.

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Sundance Officials Reveal First Wave of Screenings, Events and Robert Redford Tributes for 2026 Fest

Sundance’s Eugene Hernandez and John Nein offer details on the anniversary screenings, archive restorations and other special events that are already slotted on the festival schedule.

The Hollywood Reporter

Sundance Sets Robert Redford Tribute, Park City Legacy Program As Fest Prepares Utah Exit In 2027; Eugene Hernandez Promises “Awesome” Time
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Sundance Sets Robert Redford Tribute, Park City Legacy Program As Fest Prepares Utah Exit In 2027; Eugene Hernandez Promises “Awesome” Time

The last Sundance in Park City aims to give the resort town & now passed fest founder Robert Redford a grand send-off tapping into its rich history

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Sundance’s Final Bow in Park City to Celebrate Robert Redford and His Vision for Beloved Festival

Festival director and head of public programming Eugene Hernandez outlined some early plans for next year’s festival, including special screenings, “legacy talks” and other events to mark the occasion.

The Hollywood Reporter
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates

The Sundance Film Festival has announced the dates for its 2026 edition along with a Robert Redford celebration and Park City tribute.

Variety
Utah’s Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor’s Desk

Where the Sundance Film Festival will end up as its new home is TBD, but a Utah bill banning Pride flags & more in schools isn't making it any easter to keep things in the Beehive State

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