Charli XCX at Sundance: Moving on from 'brat' into film

Charli XCX premiered the A24 satire The Moment at the Sundance Film Festival and is appearing in multiple films at the festival as she signals a shift away from the 'brat' era.

Charli XCX presented the A24 film The Moment at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. The movie is a satire about her life at the height of her fame and will open in theaters Jan. 30. Her 2024 album brat became a visible cultural moment, and she said she wants to move past that chapter. She is also appearing in other films at Sundance and wrote a soundtrack for an upcoming Warner Bros. release. What we know: - The Moment is directed by Aidan Zamiri, co-written by Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, and stars Charli as herself, with Alexander Skarsgård and Rosanna Arquette among the principal cast and cameos from public figures including Kylie Jenner, Julia Fox and Rachel Sennott. - The Moment is scheduled to open in theaters on Jan. 30. - Charli appears in two other Sundance films: Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex, and The Gallerist, which features Natalie Portman and Zach Galifianakis and premieres during the festival. - She wrote the soundtrack for Warner Bros.' Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, which opens Feb. 13. - Festival attendees and fans showed visible support for the brat era at screenings and events; police on horseback moved people away from a crowded after-party entrance and promotional items tied to the film were in circulation. Summary: Charli XCX's Sundance appearances underscore a visible turn toward film after the cultural prominence of her brat album. The Moment will reach theaters Jan. 30, and she is active at the festival with additional acting credits and a soundtrack role. Audiences continue to reference the brat aesthetic even as she frames a creative shift. She is expected to appear at a TikTok panel and at the premiere of The Gallerist this weekend.