Sundance 2026 Lineup: Genre Films to Watch This Year
As the Sundance Film Festival approaches, fans of science fiction, horror, and other genre films are in for a treat. The 2026 festival will feature over 100 movies, including several that promise to be unforgettable.
If I Go Will They Miss Me is a heart-wrenching drama about a young boy struggling to connect with his father after experiencing surreal visions. Written and directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, the film stars Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson. Online viewers can look forward to this emotional rollercoaster.
On the other hand, In the Blink of an Eye is an epic fantasy that spans thousands of years, exploring themes of hope, connection, and the circle of life. Directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Colby Day, and starring Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Jorge Vargas, and Tanaya Beatty.
Leviticus is a dark and intense tale about two teenage boys who must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most – each other. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, and Davida McKenzie.
Buddy is a wild and wacky ride about a brave girl who must escape a kids' television show. Written and directed by Casper Kelly, the film stars Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt.
Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is a hilarious comedy about a messy millennial who accidentally gets alien-pregnant. Written and directed by THUNDERLIPS, the film stars Hannah Lynch, Yvette Parsons, Arlo Green, and Jackie van Beek.
Rock Springs is a chilling horror tale about a young girl who discovers something monstrous hidden in her new town's history and woods. Written and directed by Vera Miao, starring Kelly Marie Tran, Benedict Wong, Jimmy O. Yang, Aria Kim, and Fiona Fu.
Saccharine is a dark fantasy that tells the story of Hana, a lovelorn medical student terrorized by a hungry ghost after taking part in an obscure weight loss craze: eating human ashes. Written and directed by Natalie Erika James, starring Midori Francis, Danielle Macdonald, and Madeleine Madden.
Lastly, Fing! is a quirky comedy about a demanding little girl and her parents battling an outrageously entitled viscount to protect their rare, furry, one-eyed Fing from those fixated on exploiting this wondrous creature. Directed by Jeffrey Walker, written by David Walliams and Kevin Cecil, the film stars Mia Wasikowska, Blake Harrison, David Walliams, Iona Bell, Penelope Wilton, and Taika Waititi.
While some of these films will be available to watch online, fans will need to purchase single tickets for the others. With this diverse lineup of genre films, Sundance 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend festival for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy enthusiasts alike.
As the Sundance Film Festival approaches, fans of science fiction, horror, and other genre films are in for a treat. The 2026 festival will feature over 100 movies, including several that promise to be unforgettable.
If I Go Will They Miss Me is a heart-wrenching drama about a young boy struggling to connect with his father after experiencing surreal visions. Written and directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, the film stars Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson. Online viewers can look forward to this emotional rollercoaster.
On the other hand, In the Blink of an Eye is an epic fantasy that spans thousands of years, exploring themes of hope, connection, and the circle of life. Directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Colby Day, and starring Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Jorge Vargas, and Tanaya Beatty.
Leviticus is a dark and intense tale about two teenage boys who must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most – each other. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, and Davida McKenzie.
Buddy is a wild and wacky ride about a brave girl who must escape a kids' television show. Written and directed by Casper Kelly, the film stars Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt.
Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is a hilarious comedy about a messy millennial who accidentally gets alien-pregnant. Written and directed by THUNDERLIPS, the film stars Hannah Lynch, Yvette Parsons, Arlo Green, and Jackie van Beek.
Rock Springs is a chilling horror tale about a young girl who discovers something monstrous hidden in her new town's history and woods. Written and directed by Vera Miao, starring Kelly Marie Tran, Benedict Wong, Jimmy O. Yang, Aria Kim, and Fiona Fu.
Saccharine is a dark fantasy that tells the story of Hana, a lovelorn medical student terrorized by a hungry ghost after taking part in an obscure weight loss craze: eating human ashes. Written and directed by Natalie Erika James, starring Midori Francis, Danielle Macdonald, and Madeleine Madden.
Lastly, Fing! is a quirky comedy about a demanding little girl and her parents battling an outrageously entitled viscount to protect their rare, furry, one-eyed Fing from those fixated on exploiting this wondrous creature. Directed by Jeffrey Walker, written by David Walliams and Kevin Cecil, the film stars Mia Wasikowska, Blake Harrison, David Walliams, Iona Bell, Penelope Wilton, and Taika Waititi.
While some of these films will be available to watch online, fans will need to purchase single tickets for the others. With this diverse lineup of genre films, Sundance 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend festival for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy enthusiasts alike.
. I mean, have we seen enough films featuring diverse casts and crews? It seems like every year we get a few more movies that attempt to break down barriers, like Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant . But still, we need more.
. We need more women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals involved in the production process to ensure that our stories are being told authentically.
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gotta check out "If I Go Will They Miss Me" - sounds like an emotional rollercoaster 
& "In the Blink of an Eye" epic fantasy tho! 
what's up with all these crazy talented actresses in one film, though? rashida jones and kate mckinnon are gonna slay their roles 
& "Leviticus" sounds super intense - dark fantasy is my jam 
meanwhile, who knew being alien-pregnant could be hilarious 
. but also buddy is just giving me LIFE 
can't wait to see all these movies!
! There are so many wild and wacky movies that I need to check out ASAP - from Buddy, which sounds like the most epic kids' TV show escape mission ever 
. I'm also really interested in Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, because who wouldn't want to be accidentally alien-pregnant for a laugh 
? Rock Springs and Fing! are both calling my name too - those horror and comedy vibes are right up my alley! Can't wait to dive into all these movies and see what the festival has in store...
. That being said, the diversity in genres is what makes Sundance so awesome - it's a great platform for emerging talent and innovative storytelling.
Like, Leviticus sounds super intense and dark, but also kinda amazing? 
And In the Blink of an Eye is just so epic with all those talented actors in it! 
can't wait to see how it plays out also, I'm low-key excited for buddy, a kids' tv show where a girl must escape 
and mum i'm alien pregnant looks hilarious 
I'm getting so hyped for Sundance 2026! Genre fans are in for a treat with over 100 movies, but you know what's even more exciting? The fact that some of these films are gonna be super emotional rollercoasters 
like "If I Go Will They Miss Me". I mean, Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson are already making me teary-eyed just by reading about the film.
At least there's something for everyone - horror fans will love "Rock Springs", dark fantasies like "Saccharine" for those who like a little eerie vibes, and then you've got the wacky comedies like "Buddy" that'll just make you LOL 
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like buddy which sounds like a crazy kids tv show escape film and mum im alien pregnant lol thats my kinda comedy 
There's something for everyone - from heart-wrenching dramas like "If I Go Will They Miss Me" to epic fantasies like "In the Blink of an Eye". And can we talk about the quirky comedy "Fing!" 
with Mia Wasikowska and Taika Waititi? 
I always forget about those too 
. Like, In the Blink of an Eye sounds so over-the-top epic that it's gotta be a mess, right? 
