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Sundance Ends Final Park City Run With Market Uptick as Boulder Move Nears

An eight-figure sale for Olivia Wilde’s The Invite alongside the U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Josephine signaled renewed buyer confidence as the festival transitions to Boulder in 2027.

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On a black theater screen white text reads: "I could see and feel that there were other voices out there and there were other stories to be told...but they weren't being given a chance." -- Robert Redford. Next to the quote is a black and white photo of a group of people, including Robert Redford, talking outside of a wood cabin with the sign "Sundance Institute" over the threshold.

Overview

  • The 2026 festival concluded Sundance’s more than 40-year presence in Park City, with tributes to founder Robert Redford underscoring an end-of-era mood.
  • Sales activity improved over 2025, highlighted by A24 winning a bidding war for The Invite in an eight-figure deal.
  • Josephine earned the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic after sustained buzz throughout the lineup.
  • A politically charged atmosphere shaped screenings and gatherings, including solidarity events and civic-focused panels reacting to national headlines.
  • Attention now turns to the 2027 relocation to Boulder, as recent pickups — including Sony Pictures Classics’ acquisitions — fuel cautious optimism about a healthier indie market.