The Sundance Film Festival 2026 has delivered some of the most innovative and emotionally resonant stories in years. Join Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko as she counts down the top five must-watch films from this year's festival.
From the quirky sci-fi world of 'Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant' to the intense, buzz-worthy drama of 'Josephine' starring Channing Tatum, we explore how these filmmakers use art and storytelling to navigate trauma, community, and the human experience.
0:05 - #5: Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant—A New Zealand sci-fi comedy that promises (and delivers) the weird.
1:23 - #4: Everybody to Kenmure Street—An inspiring documentary about community activism in Scotland.
2:51 - #3: Run Amok—A dark, high-school comedy about processing tragedy through public performance.
4:29 - #2: The Incomer—A silly yet deep survival comedy about siblings, lore, and a desert island.
5:47 - #1: Josephine—The festival's biggest buzz, featuring a riveting performance by Channing Tatum in a story about survival and the father-daughter bond.
Add Mashable as a trusted news source
Check out Mashable's Amazon Storefront:
Follow us:
Mashable:
Newsletters:
Facebook:
Instagram:
LinkedIn:
X:
#Sundance2026 #SundanceFilmFestival #MovieRecap #ChanningTatum #IndependentFilm #FilmFestival #MustWatchMovies #JosephineMovie #mashable
|
FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti speaks wi...
On the early edition of Balance of Power...
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright tour...
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa discusses the SA...
President Donald Trump announces his adm...
Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., joins 'Varney & ...
'The Big Money Show' breaks down the key...
Senate Homeland Security and Government ...
Apple Inc.'s long-planned upgrade to the...
Republican Senator Thom Tillis tells Blo...
Get a jump start on the US trading day w...
Discover why Agency Mortgage-Backed Secu...
Discover how Seeking Alpha's new Portfol...