The festival will still take place virtually as previously scheduled beginning Jan. 20.

Sundance has canceled its planned in-person events in Park City, Utah for 2022 and for the second year in a row will move its screenings fully online.

Sundance had attempted to stage a hybrid festival for 2022 and host screenings both on the ground and virtually. But with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreading at rapid rates and forcing the cancellation of other awards shows and events across the industry, the festival’s hand was finally forced.