Sundance Film Festival parties celebrated indie filmmaking in Park City for one last time. The blow out was epic and filled with moments to always remember.
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s programming this year was filled with starry nights and dazzling days. The lineup of events from film panels to cast parties were grand. Spotted on the scene was talent such as Ethan Hawke, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman, Nina Dobrev, Maude Apatow, and more.
Director Alex Huston Fischer, actors, Peter Dinklage, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Alexander Skarsgrd and director Eleanor Wilson before speaking on the ÒWickerÓ panel at L.A. Times Talks, presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve during Sundance Film Festival, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Park City, Utah (Courtesy Joshua Lawton for Chase)
L.A. Times Studio presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve hosted talent including Zoey Deutch, Kate McKinnon, Olivia Wilde, Molly Ringwald, and Bronwyn Newport while Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business made its Sundance Film Festival debut, providing business owners with unique perks like access to working spaces and panels featuring Ethan Hawke and more.
Cardmembers got an inside look at the most buzzworthy films of the festival and the stars behind them daily at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience. Bookings of exclusive dinner reservations at the award-winning Frasca Food and Wine, bringing their signature hospitality from Boulder to Park City with a festival-friendly à la carte menu.
Additionally, Cast Parties hosted within the Chase Sapphire Reserve Experience showed support for the industry and independent films where talent could celebrate premiering films.
Emily Shah (Jungle Cry), Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Fernando Legadoé (Costume Designer & Stylist), Ashton Legadoé (Film Director), Nicole Kang (Batwoman), DJ Austin Millz at World of Hyatt After Dark at Sundance (Courtesy Hyatt)
World of Hyatt returned as the official hospitality sponsor, hosting World of Hyatt After Dark on Jan. 23. The event featured headline performances from DJ Spencer Ludwig and drew notable attendees including Will Price (The Chair Company), Isa Briones (The Pitt), Miles Elliott (School Spirit), Thora Birch (Hocus Pocus), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), Emily Shah (Jungle Cry) alongside Mena Suvari (Aladdin), DJ Austin Millz and Nicole Kang (Batwoman) among others.
World of Hyatt also had daily wellbeing mornings powered by Peloton as well as Sundance sneak peek of A Road Map to Happiness by Netflix. The limited series takes place at some of the most incredible destinations with World of Hyatt.
Roxstar Entertainment officially closed out its annual Cinema Center with a final return to Park City during Sundance 2026, marking the end of more than 40 years alongside the festival. The Arby’s Cinema Center served as a media and hospitality hub supporting top films, filmmakers, and talent. The program included press days, the Collider Media Studio, and multiple premiere celebrations.
The 2026 edition welcomed presenting sponsor Arby’s, alongside partners Collider, Sommsation – The Wine Company, Hendrick’s Gin, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, neaū water, and Bernier.
(Photo by Lu Chau @Photagonist)
Throughout the weekend, the Collider Media Studio hosted filmmakers and actors during their press circuits. Talent appearances included Riz Ahmed, Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, Molly Ringwald, Margaret Cho, Kelly Marie Tran, John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, Giancarlo Esposito, Kate McKinnon, Ethan Hawke, Gregg Araki, Midori Francis, Will Poulter, Danielle Brooks, Topher Grace, and more.
(Photo by Lu Chau @Photagonist)
WeAudition’s Actors & Influencer Festival Party welcoming talent, creators, media, and industry guests. Attendees included Simon Rex and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personalities Mayci Neeley, Jacob Neeley, and Taylor Paul.
