The Sundance Film Festival has embraced the digital age, making a selection of its 2026 films available for online streaming. Starting Thursday and running through the weekend, movie enthusiasts across the United States can access a curated lineup from the comfort of their homes.
How to Access the Digital Festival
Originally a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online component has evolved into a cherished feature of the festival. Even attendees who brave the cold and queues in Park City, Utah, appreciate this convenient option.
To watch, visit the Sundance Film Festival website for technical details. Films can be streamed on computers and televisions. After clicking the "Watch Now" button, viewers have a five-hour window to complete each feature film.
Availability and Restrictions
Access is limited to viewers within the United States due to rights restrictions, meaning international audiences cannot stream these films. The cost is $35 per film, with proceeds supporting the Sundance Institute's artist programs and funds.
What's Streaming: Highlights from the 2026 Lineup
The streaming platform includes all feature films from the main competitions, plus additional titles without current theatrical distribution plans.
Dramatic Standouts
Josephine, a buzzy drama starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, follows an 8-year-old who witnesses a sexual assault in Golden Gate Park. The film explores the emotional turmoil of the child's well-meaning parents.
Other notable titles include the romantic drama Carousel with Chris Pine and Jenny Slate, and films like Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty set in Tokyo's ballroom scene, and The Musical, a comedy featuring Rob Lowe.
Documentary and NEXT Section Picks
Documentary offerings feature Seized, about a police raid on the Marion County Record, and The Lake, highlighting environmental issues in Utah. The NEXT section includes Kogonada's lyrical zi and the quirky comedy The Incomer with Domhnall Gleeson.
What's Not Available for Streaming
Some films with existing distribution deals are excluded from the online platform. This includes premieres section titles and movies like the Charli xcx mockumentary The Moment, set for theatrical release.
Streaming Schedule
The online festival runs from January 29 through February 1, offering a limited-time opportunity to experience Sundance's independent cinema.
