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Matt Damon Replaces Ryan Gosling in Daniels' Sci-Fi Film

7/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Matt Damon has been cast to replace Ryan Gosling in the Daniels' sci-fi film.
The film’s release has moved from June 12, 2027 to November 19, 2027.
Sandra Oh, Charles Melton, Michael Gandolfini and PinkPantheress join the cast.
Production will begin later this year in Los Angeles.
The Daniels’ prior film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” earned $147 million worldwide and won seven Oscars in 2023.

History

Historical Context

Waterworld, released in 1995, became the costliest film then with a $175 million budget and ranked ninth domestically that year, illustrating the financial risk of oversized sci-fi productions. Its troubled shoot and mixed reviews warned studios that budget spikes and star turnover could hurt returns. The Daniels’ sequel, swapping Ryan Gosling for Matt Damon and adding Sandra Oh, echoes that historic caution.

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Story summary

Matt Damon has been cast to replace Ryan Gosling in the Daniels' sci-fi film.
The film’s release has moved from June 12, 2027 to November 19, 2027.
Sandra Oh, Charles Melton, Michael Gandolfini and PinkPantheress join the cast.
Production will begin later this year in Los Angeles.
The Daniels’ prior film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” earned $147 million worldwide and won seven Oscars in 2023.

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