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At Sundance, celebrities wore ICE OUT pins and joined panels on democracy, free expression and immigration as real-world politics intruded on the festival vibe; Ava DuVernay and others spoke at events like the ACLU gathering while stars such as Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega and Olivia Wilde urged action against ICE, as protests near Main Street highlighted the clash between art and politics.
A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Longtime Sundance attendees in Park City face the end of an era as the festival leaves Utah for Boulder next year, prompting reflections on whether they’ll continue attending future editions.
Vulture is live-on-the-ground at Sundance 2026—the festival’s 45th and final edition in Park City—as the industry braces for a 2027 move to Boulder and a post-Redford era. The coverage includes on-site portraits from The Vulture Spot, fireside chats with Vulture writers, and day-by-day buzz on buzzy new films, parties, and star moments that define this last Park City chapter.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at a private Sundance Festival event in Park City; the suspect, Christian Young, was arrested on aggravated burglary and simple assault charges. Frost said he’s okay and credited venue security and local police for help. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the attack and called for prosecution. The incident adds to safety concerns for lawmakers amid political violence as Sundance moves next year to Boulder.
Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival by a man who shouted racist remarks and claimed to be proud to be white; the attacker was arrested, and Frost said he is okay. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the attack and urged prosecution, while security intervened and Park City police did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The festival runs through Feb. 1 in Park City, Utah.
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite earned a standing ovation at its Sundance world premiere in Park City; the English-language remake of The People Upstairs follows two couples sharing an apartment, delivering a witty, midlife comedy as Wilde directs and stars opposite Edward Norton, Penelope Cruz and Seth Rogen.
A man was arrested at Sundance during a CAA party in Park City after a racially charged incident in the venue’s restroom, where he allegedly boasted about being white and punched a person of color; security detained him and police later took him into custody. Identity was not released, and CAA declined to comment.
An unidentified caucasian man attending a private CAA-hosted Sundance party at High West Saloon in Park City allegedly shouted racist remarks and punched a person of color; security detained him until police arrived and he was arrested. Authorities have not released charges or the suspect’s identity, and Sundance events continue.
Charli XCX is shedding her Brat persona as she pivots to film at Sundance in Park City, headlining two world-premiere titles—Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex and Aidan Zamiri’s The Moment—while explaining she wants to live 'completely different lives' on screen and broadening her acting résumé.
Sundance 2026 in Park City showcases a strong slate of comedies and star-powered projects, but buyers and distributors remain cautious in a volatile market, weighing pay-1 and PVOD strategies as they eye titles frequently highlighted by buyers (e.g., Antiheroine, Cookie Queens, The Gallerist, I Want Your Sex, See You When I See You).
Park City hosts Sundance’s final edition before the festival relocates to Boulder next year, honoring Robert Redford after his passing with tributes, screenings of past festival highlights, and reunions, while introducing new voices and AI-focused themes as the industry confronts change and consolidation.
Amy Redford paid tribute to her father Robert Redford and Sundance’s Park City roots at the festival’s farewell edition, as Sundance announced a ten-year move to Boulder, Colorado with about $34 million in tax incentives to expand venues and accommodations, signaling a new chapter while honoring its founding values and Utah community.
The Hollywood Reporter offers a comprehensive roundup of Sundance 2026 in Park City, detailing a packed slate of activations, lounges, premieres, and VIP gatherings across venues like Acura House of Energy, Adobe House, and The Pendry, with A‑list attendees including Olivia Wilde, Kerry Washington, Ryan Coogler and more. The festival’s final Park City edition features a mix of public screenings, invitation‑only industry events, and conversations on AI, storytelling, and independent film, highlighting both marquee galas and numerous satellite programs.
Olivia Wilde, Jenna Ortega and Dave Franco headline Sundance’s final night, fueling buzz around a slate of crowd-pleasing dramedies, midnight titles and buzzy sales as Park City bids farewell to the festival.