The Sun Never Sets (2026)

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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.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 28th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group
September 4th, 2026 (Expands Wide) 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: Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance
Subgenre: Romantic Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading

Dakota Fanning    Wendy
Jake Johnson    Jack
Cory Michael Smith    Chuck

Supporting

Debby Ryan   
Anna Konkle   
Lamorne Morris   
Karley Sciortino   

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
Kathy Gitibin Parsa    Executive Producer
Ariana Parsa    Executive Producer
Eon Mora    Director of Photography
Joe Swanberg    Editor

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.

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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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 28th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group
September 4th, 2026 (Expands Wide) 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: Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance
Subgenre: Romantic Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading

Dakota Fanning    Wendy
Jake Johnson    Jack
Cory Michael Smith    Chuck

Supporting

Debby Ryan   
Anna Konkle   
Lamorne Morris   
Karley Sciortino   

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
Kathy Gitibin Parsa    Executive Producer
Ariana Parsa    Executive Producer
Eon Mora    Director of Photography
Joe Swanberg    Editor

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.