Sundance Film Festival Reveals 2025 Lineup

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2025 lineup, featuring 87 full-length films with themes of youth and coming-of-age. Organizers are considering relocating the festival from Utah, with options including Boulder, Colorado, and Cincinnati, Ohio, after 2026. Netflix made headlines with a $17 million acquisition during the festival, highlighting a cautiously optimistic market in the post-pandemic film industry. Meanwhile, the Electric Castle festival in Romania will host Justin Timberlake, Queens of the Stone Age, and Justice in July 2025, marking Timberlake's debut in the country. The Brunch Electronik Festival in Barcelona will expand to four days in August 2025, prioritizing social responsibility alongside its music lineup. Lastly, the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music will showcase various vocal performances in 2025, featuring celebrated artists and ensembles performing works by renowned composers.