Overview
- A first-look image spotlights Sam Rockwell in Verbinski’s return to features and first independent film since 2016.
- The story follows a man from the future who seizes an iconic Los Angeles diner to recruit patrons against a rogue artificial intelligence.
- Early reactions surfaced after a secret Fantastic Fest screening, with attendees praising an inventive, satirical genre blend.
- Composer Geoff Zanelli is reteaming with Verbinski to score the film, marking a continuation of their long-running collaboration.
- A Los Angeles screening at Beyond Fest is set for September 28 with Verbinski appearing in person, ahead of the January 30, 2026 U.S. release.