Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional fare.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival opened in Park City, Utah, marking the first edition after Robert Redford’s death and the final festival in Utah before it relocates to Boulder, Colorado.

Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival opened in Park City, Utah, this week with a lineup of world premieres. The 2026 festival is the first since Redford's death in September and will be the last Utah edition before the event moves to Boulder, Colorado. Amy Redford noted her father's belief that everyone has a story and described the gathering as a time of beginnings and endings. Organizers scheduled more than a dozen premieres to screen on the opening day. Key facts: - The festival runs through Feb. 1. - This is the first Sundance Film Festival held after Robert Redford's death and the final edition in Utah before relocating to Boulder, Colorado. - Robert Redford founded the Sundance Institute, which has supported American independent film for about 40 years. - Opening-day world premieres listed include Amir Bar-Lev's documentary "The Last First: Winter K2," Rachel Lambert's drama "Carousel" starring Chris Pine and Jenny Slate, and Judd Apatow's film about comedian Maria Bamford's mental health journey. - Additional titles mentioned include David Alvarado's "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," Joanna Natasegara's "The Disciple," and Casper Kelly's midnight movie "Buddy" starring Cristin Milioti. Summary: The festival is serving as a reflective send-off for Robert Redford's connection to independent film while presenting a diverse set of new work. The event continues through Feb. 1, and the festival is set to relocate to Boulder, Colorado after this edition.