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First Trailer for Gore Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Teases Time-Traveling AI Showdown

The filmmaker returns to features after A Cure for Wellness with a February 13, 2026 theatrical launch.

Overview

  • The new preview introduces Sam Rockwell as a self-proclaimed time traveler who walks into a Los Angeles diner with a plan to prevent an AI-driven catastrophe.
  • Rockwell’s character assembles a ragtag team of patrons for a one-night mission to stop a rogue artificial intelligence before it comes online.
  • The ensemble features Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Juno Temple, Asim Chandhry, and Tom Taylor.
  • The trailer showcases surreal set pieces including AI-controlled zombie-like teens, creepy mannequin-style robots, and a colossal hoofed creature.
  • Following a Fantastic Fest bow, early reactions have been strong, with Collider reporting a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.