Day 2 of the Sundance Film Festival is in full swing with buzzy premiering films today from writer/director Beth de Araújo feature, Josephine, starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan; Greg Araki’s I want Your Sex, and Charlie xcx’s mockumentary, ‘The Moment.
The Sundance Institute gathers tonight at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley for ‘Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford.’ This year’s gala honors Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao with the Trailblazer Award, while Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir receive the Vanguard Awards for fiction and nonfiction, respectively.
These creators join previously announced Luminary Award recipients Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag in a night dedicated to independent storytelling. Additional special guest participants include Amy Redford, Ava DuVernay, Ethan Hawke, David Lowery, Tessa Thompson, and more.
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Gregg Araki will premiere his 11th Sundance film, I Want Your Sex, starring Cooper Hoffman as Elliot, who lands a job with artist and provocateur Erika Tracy, portrayed by Olivia Wilde. What begins as Elliot’s fantasy of becoming Erika’s sexual muse quickly spirals into a dark, circular odyssey of obsession and murder. More than just a satire, Araki’s latest is a sharp, sex-forward reflection on the modern state of kink, power, and sexual autonomy.
Later, premiering at the EcclesTheater, The Moment, a flashy and tongue-in-cheek hyper-pop mockumentary, marks the feature debut of director Aidan Zamiri. Serving as a creative reflection on the meteoric cultural impact of brat, the film stars Charli xcx as an exaggeratedly manic version of herself navigating the pressures of her first arena tour. Supported by a cast including Hailey Gates and Alexander Skarsgård, Charli balances an ironic, self-aware sense of humor with an earnest exploration of artistic integrity and the weight of legacy.
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The Sundance Midnight section showcases two distinct visions of queer and millennial struggle from the Oceania region. Adrian Chiarella’s Leviticus is a haunting Australian debut that follows two star-crossed teenage boys, Naim and Ryan, as they flee a violent entity that takes the form of their deepest desire. Melding religious fanaticism with coming-of-age horror, the film offers a sensitive yet chilling reflection on the dangers faced by queer youth.
In sharp contrast, the directing duo THUNDERLIPS brings the zany and gross-out New Zealand feature Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant. Following a messy millennial underachiever (Hannah Lynch) who is accidentally knocked up by an extraterrestrial, the film marries vivid pregnancy body horror with deadpan Kiwi humor. While Leviticus explores the spiritual violence of small-town isolation, Mum tackles the uproarious, slimy reality of navigating parental boundaries and parasitic “new tenants” in one’s womb.
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Other notable premieres today include Closure; Hot Water; The Huntress; One in a Million; Filipiñana; Extra Geography; Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, and The Shitheads.
Whether you’re a seasoned film fanatic or curious to discover new talent, check back for daily updates from the festival.
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “I Want Your Sex” Premiere
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(L-R) Mason Gooding, Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Gregg Araki and Chase Sui Wonders attend the “I Want Your Sex” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “I Want Your Sex” Premiere
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Gregg Araki attends the “I Want Your Sex” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Extra Geography” Premiere
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(L-R) Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear attend the “Extra Geography” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Extra Geography” Premiere
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(L-R) Miriam Battye, Sarah Brocklehurst, Marni Duggan, Galaxie Clear and Molly Manners attend the “Extra Geography” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “The Screener” Premiere
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Kevin Brief, Aaron Conte, PJ McCabe, Shaun J. Brown, Shereen Lani Younes, Thomas Cross, Jim Cummings, Jon Rudnitsky, B.K. Cannon, Brianne Moncrief, Dayna Brand, Daniel Rashid, Nicolette Doke, Bryan Casserly and Michael J. McGarry attend “The Screener” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “American Doctor” Premiere
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(L-R) Kirstine Barfod, Dr. Mark A. Perlmutter, Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Poh Si Teng, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa and Reem Haddad attend the “American Doctor” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Josephine” Premiere
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(L-R) Channing Tatum, Beth de Araújo, Mason Reeves, and Gemma Chan attend the “Josephine” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Josephine” Premiere
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Gemma Chan attends the “Josephine” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Josephine” Premiere
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(L-R) Beth de Araújo and Channing Tatum attend the “Josephine” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Josephine” Premiere
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Channing Tatum attends the “Josephine” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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Arrivals – Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1
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Judd Apatow, Maria Bamford and Neil Berkeley arrives at Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1 on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
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Arrivals – Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1
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Kogonada, Jin Ha, Michelle Mao and Haley Lu Richardson arrives at Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1 on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
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Arrivals – Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1
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Alberto Guerra and Alejandro Edda arrives at Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1 on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
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Arrivals – Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1
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Bacar Buana Anlu, Mao Nagakura, Josef Kubota Wladyka, Alejandro Edda and Kimberly Parker Zox arrives at Deadline Hollywood Portrait Studio at Sundance 2026 – Day 1 on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “They Dream” Premiere
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(L-R) Ben Premeaux, Frank Martinez, Jordin Goff, Erin Ploss-Campoamor, René G. Boscio, William D. Caballero, Milly Caballero, Diana Alvort, Elaine del Valle, Julisse Tinoco, and Brad Jones attend the “TheyDream” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Filipiñana” Premiere
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Tatjana Fanny Honegger, Xenia Patricia, Isabel Sicat, Farhana Bhula, Rafael Manuel, Alex Polunin, Jeremy Chua, Sam Chua, and cast and crew attend the “Filipiñana” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Filipiñana” Premiere
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(L-R) Rafael Manuel and Isabel Sicat attend the “Filipiñana” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “One In A Million” Premiere
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Nina Fialkow, Andrew Metz, Iain Pettifer, Alec Rossiter, Andrew Palmer, James Bluemel, Raney Aronson-Rath, Isra’a, Itab Azzam, Mohammad, Jack MacInnes, Will Anderson, Michelle Mizner, David Fialkow, Dan Edgepose and Jenny Raskin pose with the crew at the “One In A Million” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “One In A Million” Premiere
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(L-R) Isra’a, Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes attend the “One In A Million” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Hot Water” Premiere
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(L-R) Dale Dickey, director Ramzi Bashour, and Daniel Zolghadri attend the “Hot Water” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Hot Water” Premiere
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Director Ramzi Bashour, Dale Dickey, and Daniel Zolghadri pose with a cardboard cutout of Jury Lubna Azabal at the “Hot Water” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Hot Water” Premiere
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Mollie Goldstein, Jesse Hope, Robina Riccitiello, Kyle Owens, director Ramzi Bashour, Austen Rydell, Daniel Zolghadri, Ben Stillman, Dale Dickey, Max Walker-Silverman, Josh Peters, Marisa Peters and cast and crew pose with a cardboard cutout of Jury Lubna Azabal at the “Hot Water” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “The Oldest Person In The World” Premiere
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(L-R) Aaron Wickenden, Alison Byrne Fields, Sam Green, Josh Penn and Yoni Brook attend “The Oldest Person In The World” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “The Oldest Person In The World” Premiere
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Peter Naufft, Aaron Wickenden, Alison Byrne Fields, James Doolittle, Todd Griffin, Sam Green, Josh Penn and Yoni Brook attend “The Oldest Person In The World” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Closure” Premiere
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(L-R) Monika Braid, Katarzyna Szczerba, Michał Marczak and Remi Grellety attend the “Closure” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah
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2026 Sundance Film Festival – “Closure” Premiere
Remi Grellety, Katarzyna Szczerba, Michał Marczak, Monika Braid, Romina Garcia and James Costa pose with the cast and crew at the “Closure” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
