Documentary Will Explore Utah Soda Culture
The Provo-based film Saints + Sodas premieres in Lehi on November 4, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Latter-Day Saints
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Trademark Films will debut its new one-hour documentary, Saints + Sodas, at the Megaplex in Lehi on November 4, 2026. The film investigates the growing popularity of dirty soda culture in Utah.
Why it matters
The project originated after the production team faced repeated inquiries about Utah drink habits while filming in Texas. They attribute the recent surge in interest to the 2024 premiere of the show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
The documentary features a total runtime of one hour and will be available for purchase at $10. Online sales will begin through the Trademark Films website on November 5, 2026.
The players
Trademark Films
A film company based in Provo that produced the documentary.
Jen and Zac Affleck
The featured subjects appearing in the upcoming documentary.
The details
The production team conducted interviews with a diverse group of health experts, influencers, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The film explores the phenomenon that gained significant momentum following recent viral trends observed on social media.
Timeline
The 2024 premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives influenced current trends.
The documentary premieres at the Megaplex in Lehi on November 4, 2026.
The film becomes available for online purchase on November 5, 2026.
Culture Shift
This documentary reflects the growing influence of viral social media trends on local food and beverage industries. It marks a shift where digital niche interests move into long-form documentary storytelling to explain regional cultural quirks.
Residents in Provo and the surrounding area can view the documentary locally at the Megaplex premiere. Following the screening, the film becomes available for home viewing at a $10 price point starting November 5, 2026.
The takeaway
The documentary highlights how reality television can effectively turn niche regional habits into broader cultural phenomenons. Interested viewers should monitor the Trademark Films website for the official digital release on November 5, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural narratives in the Latter-Day Saints section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 4.
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