Overview
- The 2026 festival runs Jan. 22–Feb. 1 with 98 feature films, 54 shorts, and seven episodic projects across Park City and Salt Lake City venues.
- Organizers are honoring Robert Redford through the Park City Legacy program, a community tribute event, and restored screenings including a remastered Downhill Racer.
- Opening day featured starry premieres and appearances, with Judd Apatow, Chris Pine, Jenny Slate, Riz Ahmed, and John Wilson presenting new work such as Paralyzed by Hope, Carousel, and The History of Concrete.
- Local leaders and businesses say they are preparing for the festival’s departure after decades of economic impact, citing last year’s $196 million boost and confidence in the city’s tourism base.
- Access hurdles for international artists were highlighted by an Iranian film reported to have been smuggled out for its premiere, with two lead actresses said to have been denied U.S. visas.