The Sun Never Sets (2026 film)

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The Sun Never Sets
Directed by Joe Swanberg
Written byJoe Swanberg
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEon Mora
Edited byJoe Swanberg
Release date
  • March 2026 (2026-03)(SXSW)
Running time
102 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Sun Never Sets is an upcoming 2026 drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Joe Swanberg. It stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris and Karley Sciortino.

Contents

It will have its world premiere at South by Southwest in March 2026.

Premise

Wendy's life becomes chaos when she insists to take space from her boyfriend Jack. During the break, she unexpectedly runs into her ex, Chuck.

Cast

Production

In August 2025, Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith joined the cast of the film, with Joe Swanberg directing and producing alongside Fanning, Johnson, and Michael Smith. Principal photography concluded in Alaska. [2] [3]

Release

It will have its world premiere at South by Southwest in March 2026. [4]

References

  1. "The Sun Never Sets". South by Southwest . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. Grobar, Matt (August 6, 2025). "Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson & Cory Michael Smith Set For Alaskan Romantic Drama From Joe Swanberg". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  3. Booth, Ned (August 8, 2025). "Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson & Cory Michael Smith Join Director Joe Swanberg's Alaskan Romantic Drama". The Playlist. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 14, 2026). "SXSW Sets World Premieres 'Ready Or Not 2', 'They Will Kill You', Apple Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' & Pics With Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas & The Kevin Bacon Family". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 21, 2026.