Overview

• Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film stars Jared Leto alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson and Jodie Turner‑Smith.
• Reviews praise the production design and large‑format imagery, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsing score singled out as the standout element.
• Critics fault the screenplay for thin ideas and underdeveloped characters despite the high polish on screen.
• Multiple reviews note an explicit setup for future installments, including a mid‑credits tease without revealing story details.
• A premiere‑week stop brought Leto to greet fans at AMC Metreon 16 in San Francisco, and Jeff Bridges returns in a brief cameo.