The Top New Ski Films You Can't Miss Ahead of the 2026-27 Season
Snow’s beginning to fall in the mountains and, before too long, we’ll all be clicking into our skis. In the meantime, we all could use a reminder that, yes, summer’s finally over and we should, probably, do something about the fact that our skis need wax, we still haven’t decided on which of the bazillion multi-passes now on sale to buy, and our snow tire’s tread depth resembles whatever the opposite of the Mariana Trench is.
Ski movies, we think, are the best way to get that message across. Here’s a still-growing list of movies and trailers and where to watch them ahead of the 2026-27 season. Expect more entries to be added.
The Classics
Actually, It Is Rocket Science—Teton Gravity Research
For more than three decades, Teton Gravity Research has remained one of the most recognizable names on the ski movie circuit. They’re the classic, faithful, steady option. You want to go see a ski movie? Go see a Teton Gravity Research movie. You won’t be disappointed.
This year’s release, Actually It Is Rocket Science, also comes with a fun return-to-form for TGR. Recent outings from the film company have largely strayed away from street skiing. Rocket Science, though, will head to the city with Keegan Kilbride, one of the discipline’s heaviest hitters. While we haven’t seen the new movie yet, we can almost guarantee he put on a show. Plus, alongside Kilbride, you can look out for all-round rippers like Nick McNutt, Maggie Voisin, Teal Harle, and more.
Where to see it live: TGR, as usual, is hitting the road and stopping by loads of venues. Grab tickets here.
The Way Out—Matchstick Productions
Another longtime stalwart, Matchstick Productions, is back with The Way Out. The movie comes equipped with a truly stacked cast that we won’t bore you by listing the entirety of, but here are a few highlights: Eric Hjorleifson, Manon Loschi, Marcus Goguen, Sam Kuch, and Dennis Ranalter. Those five are worth the price of admission alone. The Way Out has a lot, lot more from where they came from, though.
Where to see it live: MSP is touring this fall. Grab tickets here.
Days Off—Warren Miller Entertainment
Warren Miller Entertainment’s coming at ski movies from a new angle this year. Rather than being a straightforward shred flick, the movie follows one skier as she navigates a midlife crisis and tries to learn how to, well, chill out by gleaning advice from the pros. It’s a different premise, to be sure, but our hero isn’t some random who got put in charge of WME. It’s comedian and director Katie Burrell—you’ve seen her skits, probably—so this one’s in good hands. Get ready to laugh.
Where to see it live: Days Off is touring from coast to coast. Get in on it here.
Shorts, Solo Projects, and Indie Flicks
Aim for the Bushes—686
With Aim for the Bushes, Parker White is heading back to the streets, joined by Jake Mageau, Oscar Weary, Charlie Gnoza, and Dakota Connolle. The trailer hasn’t arrived yet, but we’re looking forward to it. After years of watching White do his thing in the backcountry, it’ll be good to see him sliding handrails again. Tour stops are in the post below.
LowTide—Zero G Films
Sick of hearing how bad last winter out West sucked? We are, too, honestly, so here’s a different narrative from Zero G. Yes, it was tough, but on the right day and at the right time, you could still score. For more information about live showings, check out our article here.
Inside the Season—Head
Another entry in the seasonal series of Head team movies, Inside the Season brings together the likes of Xander Guldman and Jess Hotter for a powder-hunting, globetrotting romp. This one hits the internet on November 21.
Sorry I Missed Your Call—Manon Loschi
After a brief, successful stint on the Freeride World Tour, Manon Loschi quickly emerged as one of this generation’s most stylish and well-rounded skiers. She has freeride chops, of course, but plenty of air awareness to go with those fundamentals. Sorry I Missed Your Call, then, has the makings of a hit. Plus, it might have the best movie poster of any ski movie this year—at least for those who still wish we could ditch the iPhone and return to flip phone glory. On this side of the pond, you can catch Sorry I Missed Your Call at the Level 1 Freeski Film Tour.
A Luxurious Experience—Dylan Siggers and Paul Genovese
How many different trick combinations can you squeeze into a pillow line? It’s a question that Dylan Siggers and his buddies have been preoccupied with for years now. Judging by its trailer, their newest movie, A Luxurious Experience, might have definitive answers.
Documentaries
Threshold—Brinkema Brothers
After spending years as the face of elite cross-country skiing in the U.S., Jessie Diggins finally retired from competition at the end of this past winter (and promptly won a 100-mile foot race). Threshold takes an inside look at the tenacity, grit, and challenges involved in Diggins’ dominance as an endurance athlete, chronicling her 2023-24 season. The movie’s available to rent online now.
Everest: The Other Side—Nat Geo Documentary Films
Last year, renowned ski mountaineer Jim Morrison pulled off an impossible-seeming feat when he became the first person to successfully ski the mountain’s Hornbein Couloir. This was Type II (honestly, maybe Type V?) skiing is at its finest, and now, this fall, the journey is being chronicled by the directorial duo behind another hair-raising adventure sports film, Free Solo. The new movie, Everest: The Other Side, is coming to IMAX worldwide on October 30. Prepare for sweaty palms.
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