Matt Damon Reveals Daniels’ New Sci-Fi Movie Pitch
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- Matt Damon described the Daniels’ new sci-fi movie pitch as 'The Breakfast Club' meets 'Inception' meets anime meets an unaired episode of 'The John Oliver Show,' calling it a 'really special project' during a radio appearance
- Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are directing the new Universal film, their first since 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' earned over $100 million and seven Oscars, including best picture
- Sandra Oh, Charles Melton, Michael Gandolfini, PinkPantheress, Sean Kaufman, Silvia Dionicio, Jackson Kelly, Kerrice Brooks, and Thalia Dudek are set to star alongside Damon in the film
- Universal moved the film’s release date from June 12, 2027 to Nov. 19, 2027, with production expected to begin in Los Angeles later this year
Why it matters: The Daniels’ follow-up to their Oscar-winning hit draws immediate attention due to its high-concept pitch and star-studded cast, raising expectations for another genre-bending film. The delayed release date gives the project more development time, which could impact Universal’s 2027 slate planning.
