The Sun Never Sets

The Sun Never Sets (2026)



7.2 2026 103 min —

Director: Joe Swanberg

Cast: Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Karley Sciortino

Comedy Drama Romance
Wendy’s world spins off its axis when her older boyfriend, Jack—a divorced dad juggling kids and complications—demands a pause to reassess where they’re headed. In the middle of that uneasy limbo, she collides with her former flame, Chuck, igniting a high-stakes love triangle that crackles with tension and emotional fallout.

More About This Film

The Sun Never Sets is a 2026 romantic drama from filmmaker Joe Swanberg. The film centers on Wendy and Jack, a couple taking space from their relationship in Anchorage, Alaska, where questions about marriage, family, and the possibility of starting over become impossible to avoid.

The film reflects Swanberg's interest in contemporary relationships while moving beyond the more improvisational style associated with his early mumblecore work. Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson carry the central relationship, while the Alaskan setting gives the story an unusual sense of place and isolation.

  • Written, directed, produced, and edited by Joe Swanberg.
  • Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson star as Wendy and Jack.
  • Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, and Karley Sciortino are also featured.
  • The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 13, 2026.
  • Swanberg returned to feature directing after a six-year hiatus.

Where to Watch

The Sun Never Sets has received an independent theatrical rollout, with digital availability depending on the distributor and territory.