Sundance 2026 films keep landing distribution deals

Several Sundance 2026 titles have already secured distribution as the festival’s sales begin to take shape. Among the early pickups are Neon’s seven-figure worldwide deal for “Leviticus,” A24’s acquisition of Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite,” Sony Pictures Classics’ buys of “Bedford Park” and “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!,” and Greenwich Entertainment’s plan to release “The Tale of Silyan” in early 2027. Other notable deals include Magnolia’s acquisition of Gregg Araki’s “I Wanna Be Your Everything,” IFC’s pick-up of Macon Blair’s “The Shitheads,” and Black Bear’s North American rights to “Wicker.” Several documentaries also found homes, including Alex Gibney’s Salman Rushdie film at Abramorama, Mubi’s acquisition of “Nuisance Bear,” and Kino Lorber’s deal for “Soul Patrol.”

More recent sales include Roadside Attractions and Saban Films taking “Buddy,” Roadside and Vertical teaming on Cathy Yan’s “The Gallerist,” and Sumerian Pictures landing “Josephine” after its Grand Jury Prize and Audience Prize wins. Netflix acquired short film “The Baddest Speechwriter of All,” while Apple, Focus Features, ESPN, Searchlight Pictures, Shudder, PBS/Frontline, Nat Geo, and A24 also have titles in the mix, though some of those entries still await release plans.