Capture Sells Out International Rights for The Sun Never Sets
Focus Features picked up remaining world rights to Joe Swanberg's film, with Universal Pictures International handling distribution abroad.
Capture announced on October 30, 2026, that international sales for The Sun Never Sets have sold out. The London-based sales company confirmed the deals across its remaining territories, according to deadline.com.
Focus Features acquired the rest of the world rights, excluding Italy, Scandinavia, Portugal, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution for Focus Features.
The remaining territories went to individual buyers: Minerva for Italy, NonStop for Scandinavia, NOS for Portugal, Chantier for Turkey, Jucer for former Yugoslavia, Phoenicia for the Middle East and Cinesky for worldwide airlines.
The film is written and directed by Joe Swanberg and stars Dakota Fanning, who also produces alongside Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith.
The Sun Never Sets had its world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. It was released theatrically in the U.S. by IFC Films and in Canada by Mongrel Media, and was shot on 35mm against the backdrop of Anchorage, Alaska.
Quick answers
Who is distributing The Sun Never Sets internationally?
Focus Features holds the rest of the world rights excluding several territories, and Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution for Focus Features.
Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
Joe Swanberg wrote and directed the film, which stars and is produced by Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith.
When did The Sun Never Sets premiere?
It had its world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and was released theatrically in the U.S. by IFC Films and in Canada by Mongrel Media.