TL;DR
- The official trailer for Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die has dropped, showcasing a wild sci-fi spectacle from director Gore Verbinski.
- The film stars Sam Rockwell as a time-traveller from a dystopian future who recruits diners to prevent an AI-run apocalypse.
- Set for U.S. release on February 13, 2026, the movie marks Verbinski’s return to the director’s chair since 2016.
What does the trailer show and what should we look for?
The trailer throws viewers straight into a messy, high-concept world: a man claiming to come from the future (Sam Rockwell) storms into a diner in Los Angeles, telling everyone they’re about to face an AI-driven apocalypse.
There are snippets of reality warping, phone-zombie mobs, time-travel urgency, a monstrous hoof crashing through a car, and heaps of absurd visuals.
Some standout moments:
- Rockwell’s character recruiting “unlikely heroes” from a rundown diner.
- Thematically, the film appears to satirize or explore our dependence on AI, tech culture, and existential dread in comedic, chaotic fashion.
- The title itself becomes an in-trailer subtitle: “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.” The tone? Irreverent, dark, ambitious.
Who’s involved & why it matters
Gore Verbinski, best known for films like The Ring and the early Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, returns with his first directed feature since 2016. This signals a big moment for his career.
The cast includes Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Juno Temple and more.
The film’s premise: A time-traveler from the future must recruit people in the present to stop a rogue AI before it ends everything. It blends sci-fi, action, comedy and apocalyptic stakes.
Why it could matter for audiences and culture
- The trailer taps into modern anxieties about AI, technology overload, and the fragility of reality — packaged in high-octane sci-fi.
- For fans of Verbinski, this could mark a resurgence of his more imaginative, large-scale work.
- With Sam Rockwell leading, the film has the kind of star who can handle both humour and gravitas — giving the genre mix credibility.
- Its off-beat tone could make it stand out among league of more traditional sci-fi thrillers coming in 2026.
When and how can you watch it?
The film is set for release in U.S. theatres on February 13, 2026. Be sure to check local listings and look out for earlier festival showings (it premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2025).
