Kyle Mooney’s 'Y2K' Brings Nostalgic Humor and Sci-Fi Chaos to Theaters

The former SNL star's directorial debut reimagines the Y2K crisis as a robot apocalypse, blending teen comedy and horror with a heavy dose of late '90s nostalgia.

Kyle Mooney’s film 'Y2K' explores an alternate reality where the Y2K computer bug triggers a robot uprising, blending teen comedy and sci-fi horror.
The movie stars Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, and Rachel Zegler, with Fred Durst playing a fictionalized version of himself in a self-parodying role.
Set in 1999, the film is packed with late '90s cultural references, from music and fashion to video stores and AOL Instant Messenger, aimed at evoking millennial nostalgia.
Critics have noted the film’s mix of humor and period-specific details, though some feel its reliance on niche references may not resonate with younger audiences unfamiliar with the era.
An A24 production, 'Y2K' marks Mooney’s directorial debut and reflects his fascination with the late 1990s, a theme prevalent throughout his career.

The Hollywood Reporter