The annual Sundance Film Festival 2026 has kicked off in the U.S. state of Utah, celebrating independent cinema from around the world.

A whole constellation of stars arrived to showcase their new film projects, including Natalie Portman, Channing Tatum, Jenna Ortega, Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Ethan Hawke, Elizabeth Debicki, Taika Waititi, Elijah Wood, Olivia Colman, and many others.

 

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One of the most talked-about premieres was the black comedy The Gallerist, presented at the festival by Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega. The film offers an ironic take on the behind-the-scenes world of the art business. Portman appeared at the screening in a restrained, elegant look, accompanied not only by Ortega but also by another co-star, singer Charli XCX.

 

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Channing Tatum arrived in Utah with the drama Josephine, a story about the father of a young girl suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, Olivia Wilde unveiled her new comedy The Invitation, starring Edward Norton and Seth Rogen.

 

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There were also some unexpected guests: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended Sundance as producers. The couple presented the documentary Cookie Queens, dedicated to Girl Scouts. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked the red carpet alongside the film’s director, Alyssa Nahmias.

 

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Yesterday, the Sundance Film Festival hosted the premiere of The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a film based on Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel of the same name. The story follows a political prisoner who escapes the horrors of imprisonment by imagining films starring a classic actress named Ingrid Luna.

The event was attended by numerous celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez. The 55-year-old star couldn’t miss such an important occasion, as she played one of the leading roles in the film.

For the premiere, Lopez chose an outfit perfectly in line with the movie’s theme. She posed for photographers in a semi-transparent Valdrin Sahiti gown, layered with a jeweled «spiderweb» by Hassanzadeh. Her striking look was completed with black Christian Louboutin heels and a matching clutch.

According to Lopez, she spent months preparing for her role as Ingrid in the film.

«I wish I had a whole year to work on such a big musical, but we didn’t have that luxury. It was tough. Really tough. Even for me, as a dancer. Still, we made it», Jennifer commented.

Interestingly, Jennifer’s ex-husband, actor Ben Affleck, did not attend the film’s premiere, despite being one of the film’s producers. Rumor has it that Affleck does not plan to promote the movie alongside his ex-wife.

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