The Sun Never Sets (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $269,858 | Details |
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Synopsis
Wendy believes she’s perfectly happy in her relationship, until her older boyfriend, Jack, who is divorced with children, insists they take a break to make sure she’s truly okay giving up on the idea of marriage and babies. During this time, Wendy unexpectedly runs into her ex, Chuck, who reignites her carefree and spontaneous side, and suddenly seems to want a family. The three of them navigate a chaotic, confusing, and often funny relationship triangle, reminding us that the pursuit of love is beautiful and messy all at once.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $13,877 (5.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.83 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/375 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $269,858 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 28th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group |
| MPA Rating: | R for language including some sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2947 (cert #56120), 7/29/2026) |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2026, South by Southwest Film Festival 2026 |
| Filming location (state or county): | Alaska, United States |
| Geographical setting: | Alaska |
| Plot point: | Divorcée Romance, Exes in Love, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Independent Film Co., Sapan Studio, Ride The Bull, Group Project, Three Links Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $13,877 | 1 | $13,877 | $13,877 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $147,297 | +961% | 375 | $393 | $163,333 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $11,628 | -92% | 40 | $291 | $256,141 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $5,691 | -51% | 20 | $285 | $269,858 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $7,556 | 1 | $7,556 | $7,556 | 1 | ||
| Aug 29, 2026 | - | $4,268 | -44% | 1 | $4,268 | $11,824 | 2 | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | - | $2,053 | -52% | 1 | $2,053 | $13,877 | 3 | |
| Aug 31, 2026 | - | $567 | -72% | 1 | $567 | $14,444 | 4 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | - | $436 | -23% | 1 | $436 | $14,880 | 5 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | - | $710 | +63% | 1 | $710 | $15,590 | 6 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | - | $446 | -37% | 1 | $446 | $16,036 | 7 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $57,786 | +12,857% | +665% | 375 | $154 | $73,822 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $45,695 | -21% | +971% | 375 | $122 | $119,517 | 9 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $43,816 | -4% | +2,034% | 375 | $117 | $163,333 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $34,224 | -22% | +5,936% | 375 | $91 | $197,557 | 11 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $20,494 | -40% | +4,600% | 375 | $55 | $218,051 | 12 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $19,240 | -6% | +2,610% | 375 | $51 | $237,291 | 13 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $7,222 | -62% | +1,519% | 375 | $19 | $244,513 | 14 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $3,084 | -57% | -95% | 40 | $77 | $247,597 | 15 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | - | $4,374 | +42% | -90% | 40 | $109 | $251,971 | 16 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | - | $4,170 | -5% | -90% | 40 | $104 | $256,141 | 17 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $1,645 | -61% | -95% | 40 | $41 | $257,786 | 18 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | - | $1,681 | +2% | -92% | 40 | $42 | $259,467 | 19 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | - | $2,095 | +25% | -89% | 40 | $52 | $261,562 | 20 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | - | $2,605 | +24% | -64% | 40 | $65 | $264,167 | 21 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $3,686 | +41% | +20% | 20 | $184 | $267,853 | 22 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | - | $1,158 | -69% | -74% | 20 | $58 | $269,011 | 23 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | - | $847 | -27% | -80% | 20 | $42 | $269,858 | 24 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 41 | $16,036 | 1 | $16,036 | $16,036 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 22 | $228,477 | +1,325% | 375 | $609 | $244,513 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 33 | $19,654 | -91% | 40 | $491 | $264,167 | 3 |
Leading
| Dakota Fanning | Wendy |
Supporting
| Jake Johnson | Jack | |
| Cory Michael Smith | Chuck | |
| Debby Ryan | ||
| Karley Sciortino | ||
| Lamorne Morris | ||
| Anna Konkle |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joe Swanberg | Director | |
| Joe Swanberg | Screenwriter | |
| Jake Johnson | Producer | |
| Dakota Fanning | Producer | |
| Cory Michael Smith | Producer | |
| Joe Swanberg | Producer | |
| Ashleigh Snead | Producer | |
| Dan Johnson | Executive Producer | |
| Ariana Parsa | Executive Producer | |
| Kathy Gitibin Parsa | Executive Producer | |
| Eon Mora | Director of Photography | |
| Aaron Bailey | Production Designer | |
| Joe Swanberg | Editor | |
| Jewells Santos | Costume Designer | |
| Chris Swanson | Music Supervisor | |
| Jessica Berndt | Music Supervisor | |
| Martin Hernandez | Sound Designer | |
| Alejandro Quevedo | Sound Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Wendy believes she’s perfectly happy in her relationship, until her older boyfriend, Jack, who is divorced with children, insists they take a break to make sure she’s truly okay giving up on the idea of marriage and babies. During this time, Wendy unexpectedly runs into her ex, Chuck, who reignites her carefree and spontaneous side, and suddenly seems to want a family. The three of them navigate a chaotic, confusing, and often funny relationship triangle, reminding us that the pursuit of love is beautiful and messy all at once.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $13,877 (5.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.83 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/375 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $269,858 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 28th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group |
| MPA Rating: | R for language including some sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2947 (cert #56120), 7/29/2026) |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2026, South by Southwest Film Festival 2026 |
| Filming location (state or county): | Alaska, United States |
| Geographical setting: | Alaska |
| Plot point: | Divorcée Romance, Exes in Love, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Independent Film Co., Sapan Studio, Ride The Bull, Group Project, Three Links Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $13,877 | 1 | $13,877 | $13,877 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $147,297 | +961% | 375 | $393 | $163,333 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $11,628 | -92% | 40 | $291 | $256,141 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $5,691 | -51% | 20 | $285 | $269,858 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | - | $7,556 | 1 | $7,556 | $7,556 | 1 | ||
| Aug 29, 2026 | - | $4,268 | -44% | 1 | $4,268 | $11,824 | 2 | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | - | $2,053 | -52% | 1 | $2,053 | $13,877 | 3 | |
| Aug 31, 2026 | - | $567 | -72% | 1 | $567 | $14,444 | 4 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | - | $436 | -23% | 1 | $436 | $14,880 | 5 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | - | $710 | +63% | 1 | $710 | $15,590 | 6 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | - | $446 | -37% | 1 | $446 | $16,036 | 7 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $57,786 | +12,857% | +665% | 375 | $154 | $73,822 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $45,695 | -21% | +971% | 375 | $122 | $119,517 | 9 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $43,816 | -4% | +2,034% | 375 | $117 | $163,333 | 10 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $34,224 | -22% | +5,936% | 375 | $91 | $197,557 | 11 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $20,494 | -40% | +4,600% | 375 | $55 | $218,051 | 12 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $19,240 | -6% | +2,610% | 375 | $51 | $237,291 | 13 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $7,222 | -62% | +1,519% | 375 | $19 | $244,513 | 14 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | - | $3,084 | -57% | -95% | 40 | $77 | $247,597 | 15 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | - | $4,374 | +42% | -90% | 40 | $109 | $251,971 | 16 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | - | $4,170 | -5% | -90% | 40 | $104 | $256,141 | 17 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | - | $1,645 | -61% | -95% | 40 | $41 | $257,786 | 18 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | - | $1,681 | +2% | -92% | 40 | $42 | $259,467 | 19 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | - | $2,095 | +25% | -89% | 40 | $52 | $261,562 | 20 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | - | $2,605 | +24% | -64% | 40 | $65 | $264,167 | 21 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | - | $3,686 | +41% | +20% | 20 | $184 | $267,853 | 22 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | - | $1,158 | -69% | -74% | 20 | $58 | $269,011 | 23 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | - | $847 | -27% | -80% | 20 | $42 | $269,858 | 24 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 41 | $16,036 | 1 | $16,036 | $16,036 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 22 | $228,477 | +1,325% | 375 | $609 | $244,513 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 33 | $19,654 | -91% | 40 | $491 | $264,167 | 3 |
Leading
| Dakota Fanning | Wendy |
Supporting
| Jake Johnson | Jack | |
| Cory Michael Smith | Chuck | |
| Debby Ryan | ||
| Karley Sciortino | ||
| Lamorne Morris | ||
| Anna Konkle |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joe Swanberg | Director | |
| Joe Swanberg | Screenwriter | |
| Jake Johnson | Producer | |
| Dakota Fanning | Producer | |
| Cory Michael Smith | Producer | |
| Joe Swanberg | Producer | |
| Ashleigh Snead | Producer | |
| Dan Johnson | Executive Producer | |
| Ariana Parsa | Executive Producer | |
| Kathy Gitibin Parsa | Executive Producer | |
| Eon Mora | Director of Photography | |
| Aaron Bailey | Production Designer | |
| Joe Swanberg | Editor | |
| Jewells Santos | Costume Designer | |
| Chris Swanson | Music Supervisor | |
| Jessica Berndt | Music Supervisor | |
| Martin Hernandez | Sound Designer | |
| Alejandro Quevedo | Sound Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.