Sundance 2026 Unmasked: The Wildest Parties, Secret Panels, and Cosmic Surprises You Didn’t See Coming in Park City!
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Ever wonder if Mercury’s funky dance through Aquarius has anything to do with why today’s film scene feels like a wild mashup of creativity and chaos? Well, buckle up, because the lineup today at Park City is serving exactly that kind of cosmic cocktail — a mashup of star-studded panels, premieres, and parties that could make even the most skeptical Capricorn crack a smile. From the raw, soul-baring discussions on “If I Go They Will Miss Me” with its stellar cast, to Ryan Coogler’s spotlight moment, and a fireside chat with Chloé Zhao, this day’s got so much buzz you’d think the Sun itself was commingling with the directors in the editing room. And if you think panels alone run the show, think again — there’s premieres, lunches, late-night bashes — all sprinkled with that can’t-miss spark of magic only Sundance can throw down. Heck, maybe today you’ll even find the answer to why creativity storms faster than a comet under Mercury’s retrograde, or at least score a killer selfie with a celeb or two. Want the full scoop on this star-studded saga unfolding across Main Street? Dive into the madness right here and see why the stars—and the storytellers—have aligned just right. LEARN MORE
If I Go They Will Miss Me Panel
Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience, 660 Main St., 10:15-11:00 a.m. (Doors at 9:45 a.m.)
Daily film panels featuring casts breaking down the making of their films. Expected panelists: J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jon Baptiste, Danielle Brooks and Walter Thompson-Hernandez.
Cinema Café: TBA
Cinema Café, Filmmaker Lodge, 550 Main St., 11 a.m.
Programming to be announced.
A New Era for Brands in Entertainment
UTA House, 508 Main St., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Presented by Delta Air Lines. Invite only.
The Shitheads Conversation
The Elvis Mitchell Suite, 12-12:30 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a conversation with the film’s Dave Franco, Macon Blair and O’Shea Jackson.
Ryan Coogler Conversation
The Elvis Mitchell Suite, 1-1:30 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a conversation with the blockbuster filmmaker, who is in the awards conversation for his Sinners.
Bilt’s Roomies Season 2 Premiere and Panel
UTA House, 508 Main St., 1:30-3 p.m.
Bilt is hosting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of its vertical short form series, Roomies, followed by the premiere of Season 2 and a panel with the creators. Invite only. Panelists: Bilt CMO Zoe Oz and senior creative director and Roomies co-creator Cyrus Ferguson, and UTA marketing’s head of next gen Ziad Ahmed.
ACLU: Free Expression and the Future of Film
The Box at the Ray, 1768 Park Ave., 2 p.m.
The ACLU is hosting a conversation “about the state of freedom of expression in an era of heightened scrutiny.”
Union County Conversation
The Elvis Mitchell Suite, 2-2:30 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a conversation with the film’s Will Poulter and writer-director Adam Meeks.
Super Troopers Conversation
The Elvis Mitchell Suite, 3-3:30 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a chat with Jay Chandrasekhar and additional cast of the breakout Sundance hit.
Zi Conversation
Elvis Mitchell Suite, 3:30-4 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a conversation with Kogonada, Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson and Jin Ha.
The Future of Film Discovery: Community, Creativity & Screenshots
UTA House, 508 Main St., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Presented by UTA. Invite only.
Fireside Chat with Chloé Zhao
Pine Cone Ridge, 577 Main St., 4-5:30 p.m.
The Hamnet filmmaker and recipient of the Trailblazer Award from Sundance will sit for a special conversation presented by 3AD, Gold House, the Asian American Foundation and Focus Features in partnership with Adobe Film and TV Fund. Invite only.
Inside the Cutting Room Panel
Adobe House, 608 Main St., 4-5:30 p.m.
Inside the Cutting Room brings together editors shaping narrative, documentary, animation and short-form work for a series of candid fireside conversations. Hear how they approach their craft and make the decisions that guide pacing, structure and storytelling. This session offers a grounded look at the practical choices and problem-solving that bring scenes, performances and entire films to life.
Super Troopers 25th Anniversary Screening
Elvis Mitchell Suite, 4 p.m.
A Road Map to Happiness Sizzle Reel Debut
World of Hyatt House, 440 Main St., 4 p.m.
Exclusive first-look at a new limited docuseries featuring Jason Momoa, Shailene Woodley, Elijah Wood, Alec Baldwin and more alongside host and producer Darin Olien. Produced by Olien, Cary Floyd, Griffin Gmelich, Heather White Rezner and cinematographer Nick Higgins. Series partners include World of Hyatt, Toyota and Ecos. Q&A to feature Elijah Wood, Alec Baldwin, Darin Olien, Katie Casey, Hyatt AVP global marketing, and moderated by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Cooley.
Wet Hot American Summer Conversation
Elvis Mitchell Suite, 4-4:30 p.m.
Mitchell moderates a conversation with David Wain, Ken Marino and Jo Lo Truglio.
Soft Power, Real Impact
The Box at the Ray, 1768 Park Ave., 4:30-6:30 p.m.
A conversation presented by Future Earth designed to explore how culture and storytelling shape how people understand and react to the climate crisis. Panelists: Brooke Devard, chief content officer at Refinery 29, Alice Aedy, filmmaker and co-founder of Earthrise Studio and Wawa Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist with moderator Versha Sharma, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue.
NBC Universal’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Conversation
Elvis Mitchell Suite, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mitchell sits down with Erika Alexander.
Aprés AI With AWS & Luma AI
UTA House, 508 Main St., 5:30-7 p.m.
Invite only cocktail event featuring AWS’s GM of media and entertainment, games and sports Samira Panah Bakhtiar, Luma AI’s COO Caroline Ingeborn, directors Jon Erwin and Colin Brady for a fireside chat and cocktails to mark AWS’s festival debut. The panel is designed to explore the future of storytelling “at the intersection of human imagination and machine intelligence.”
We Audition: Influencers, Actors & Media Party
Arby’s Cinema Center, 900 Main St., 6:30-9 p.m.
A farewell Park City party sponsored by Hendricks Gin, Sommsation, Peroni, Neaū water and Bernier. Confirmed talent: Simon Rex, Mayci Neeley, Jacob Neeley and Taylor Paul. Others expected.
Spotlight Initiative Awards Gala Dinner
Buona Vita, 804 Main St., 7 p.m.
Presented by the Creative Coalition, the awards will honor Rosanna Arquette, Anthony Bregman, Giancarlo Esposito, Rob Lowe, Iliza Shlesigner, Benedict Wong and others.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Premiere Party
660 Main St., 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Party featuring open bar, bites and an exclusive DJ handling music for the night.
Creators & Cocktails
UTA House, 508 Main St., 8-10 p.m.
Hosted by Amazon Prime and Gymnasium, the event brings together creators, artists and insiders for a celebration focused on the next phase of digital content. Curated by Adam Faze, producer of Boy Room and Girl Room.
Night Nurse Party
537 Main St., 9 p.m.
World premiere party for Georgia Bernstein’s feature film starring Cemre Paksoy, Bruce McKenzie, Eleonore Hendricks, Colleen Rose Trundy and Mimi Rogers. Light bites, drinks and music. Invite only.
UTA House Party
UTA House, 508 Main St., 10 p.m.–1 a.m.
Invite only celebration presented by the agency, Casamigos, Ketel One and Vulture.
The Gallerist Premiere Party
Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience, 660 Main St., 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
A celebration for the film that stars Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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