Sundance Now Relaunches as Independent Film Streamer

AMC Networks has relaunched Sundance Now as an algorithm-free streaming destination for bringing indie films directly into viewers’ homes straight after their theatrical runs, alongside a library of curated titles, first-run premieres and exclusive content.

Following the model of its suite of other streamers, Sundance Now will provide hand-selected, algorithm-free offerings curated by and for independent film enthusiasts. It will feature monthly film premieres, featured movie nights every Friday, a curated library with refreshed collections monthly and film festival spotlights. It is priced at $7.99 per month.

“As the global leader in targeted streaming, AMC Networks brings deep expertise in building streaming products that connect with passionate communities,” said Courtney Thomasma, executive VP of AMC Networks’ linear and streaming products. “We’re thrilled to offer Sundance Now as a home for both filmmakers and film enthusiasts, leveraging our in-house film group and festival partnerships to promote access, discovery and affinity for culture-defining stories and storytellers.”

As an official sponsor of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Now will present a filmmaker panel discussion, Building a Home for Independent Voices & Storytelling, exploring topics of discovery, curation and redefining how audiences connect with independent cinema. It will feature filmmakers Jay Duplass (The Baltimorons), Amy Redford (What Comes Around) and Natalie Erika James (Saccharine), as well as Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks’ IFC Entertainment Group.

“As audiences have more options, and become more demanding, we wanted to recreate the film festival experience by showcasing a program hand-selected across all genres, by some of the best curators in the business,” Shooman said. “Our company has built a legacy around nurturing new creative voices, thought-provoking stories, and boundary-pushing cinema. Sundance Now deepens that commitment, furthering our ability to showcase independent film across our full distribution ecosystem—from theatrical to streaming—and deliver a taste-driven gateway to audiences craving the best in independent storytelling.”