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Time Traveler Holds Diners Hostage in Dark Comedy

11/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gore Verbinski directs Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, a sci-fi comedy releasing February 13, 2026.
Sam Rockwell stars as a time traveler from a dystopian future who takes Los Angeles diner patrons hostage to recruit them to stop a rogue AI.
The ensemble cast includes Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, and Juno Temple.
Early festival reactions praise the film's dark humor and social commentary.

History

Historical Context

The release of "Star Wars" in 1977 revolutionized the science fiction genre, grossing over $775 million and setting a new standard for blockbusters. This followed a resurgence of interest in space adventure films during the 1970s, influenced by space discoveries and earlier classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey." Today’s "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die" continues this legacy, blending humor with social critique.

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Story summary

Gore Verbinski directs Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, a sci-fi comedy releasing February 13, 2026.
Sam Rockwell stars as a time traveler from a dystopian future who takes Los Angeles diner patrons hostage to recruit them to stop a rogue AI.
The ensemble cast includes Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, and Juno Temple.
Early festival reactions praise the film's dark humor and social commentary.

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