Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez, program director Kim Yutani, and senior programmer John Nein walk IndieWire through the films selected for a pivotal year in Sundance history. When the 2026 Sundance Film Festival kicks off on January 22, the organization’s rich history and upcoming transitions will be on everyone’s mind. The 41st edition of the landmark film festival will be the final one to take place Park City, Utah before it relocates to Boulder, Colorado in 2027 . And it