Monday, January 26, 2026-At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, British pop star Charli XCX is making a major push into acting while signaling a shift away from her Brat era, the cultural moment sparked by her 2024 album that dominated music and pop culture.
After premiering The Moment, a satirical mockumentary that sees her playing a heightened version of herself grappling with fame and artistic expectations, Charli said she’s “really wanting Brat to stop” and pivot creatively into new projects and challenges. This moment reflects her desire to evolve beyond the smash success that defined her recent career.
Charli isn’t just appearing in one movie she stars in three Sundance films this year. In addition to The Moment, she has a role in Gregg Araki’s raunchy comedy I Want Your Sex and joins the ensemble of The Gallerist, a satire of the art world featuring well‑known co‑stars. Her presence across multiple films highlights a deliberate transition into cinema, working with diverse directors and exploring roles that let her “live completely different lives” on screen.
Her comments at festival Q&As made it clear that while she’s grateful for what Brat brought her, she’s eager to keep growing as an artist. By taking on multiple film roles and collaborating with acclaimed filmmakers, Charli is reshaping her public image from pop star to multifaceted entertainer, using Sundance as the launchpad for a broader creative chapter.
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