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Sundance Films Available to Stream This Weekend
Viewers can access buzzy festival titles like Josephine and Carousel from home for $35 per film.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:39pm
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The Sundance Film Festival is offering many of its films, including the drama Josephine starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, as well as the romantic drama Carousel with Chris Pine and Jenny Slate, available to stream online this weekend for $35 per title. This streaming option, which started as a COVID-era necessity, has become one of the festival's most popular components, allowing viewers across the U.S. to access the films.
Why it matters
The ability to stream Sundance films online expands access to the festival's acclaimed independent cinema beyond just the in-person event in Park City, Utah, making it more accessible to audiences nationwide. This hybrid model has become a fixture of the festival, providing an additional revenue stream for filmmakers while also growing the festival's reach and impact.
The details
Viewers can access the Sundance online portal and click the "Watch Now" button to start streaming the films. After clicking, they have 5 hours to complete the feature. The $35 cost per film benefits the festival's artist programs. All of the films in the main competitions are included, except for those in the premieres section and those with theatrical distribution plans. Notable titles available to stream include the drama Josephine, the romantic drama Carousel, and documentaries Seized and The Lake.
- The Sundance Film Festival online streaming begins on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
- The streaming access and $35 per film pricing will be available through the weekend.
The players
Sundance Film Festival
An annual film festival held in Park City, Utah that showcases independent cinema. The festival has expanded its reach in recent years by offering select films to stream online.
Josephine
A drama film about an 8-year-old who witnesses a sexual assault in Golden Gate Park, with Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan playing the girl's parents.
Carousel
A romantic drama film starring Chris Pine and Jenny Slate that will be available to stream.
The takeaway
The Sundance Film Festival's expanded streaming options provide more viewers across the U.S. the opportunity to access the festival's acclaimed independent films, furthering the festival's mission to support and showcase innovative cinematic storytelling.
