THE SUN NEVER SETS is a 2026 romance drama film written and directed by Joe Swanberg. The film was shot on location in beautiful Alaska.
Wendy (Dakota Fanning) finds her life upended when her boyfriend Jack (Jake Johnson)—older, divorced, and with children—asks for space to reassess their relationship. During their separation, Wendy reconnects with her ex, Chuck (Smith), sparking an emotionally charged love triangle that forces all three to confront the realities of love, timing, and personal growth.
The cast includes Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, and Karley Sciortino.
THE SUN NEVER SETS will debut exclusively in Chicago August 28th before a wide release on September 4th, courtesy of Independent Film Company. Watch the official trailer below.