Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, scheduled for January 23 to February 2, has announced a diverse lineup of 93 films, highlighting both emerging talent and established stars. Notable attendees include Lily Gladstone, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Melanie Griffith, with a mix of innovative feature films and documentaries addressing pressing social issues. Highlights from the lineup include 'The Thing with Feathers,' starring Cumberbatch, and the documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' which explores the ramifications of Florida's 'stand your ground' laws. The festival will also showcase films tackling personal and societal themes, such as the war in Ukraine and transgender rights. Programming director Kim Yutani emphasized the wealth of new voices in independent cinema, with many films presenting deeply personal narratives. The festival will also feature online streaming options for audiences unable to attend in person.