Daniels' Untitled Sci-Fi Film Sparks Power Rangers

Candid set photos from the upcoming, untitled sci-fi film from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as the Daniels, have leaked online. The images show star Matt Damon and four other actors in colorful superhero costumes and matching helmets that strongly resemble outfits from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and similar Japanese tokusatsu shows.

The film is described as an action adventure with an ecological theme. According to Film Stories, the directors have previously pitched the project as a collision of The Breakfast Club, Inception, and anime, with Matt Damon adding it was like an unaired episode of The John Oliver Show. The movie is scheduled for a cinematic release on November 19, 2027.

Cast and Production Details

The project marks the first film under the Daniels' five-year contract with Universal Pictures, signed in 2022. Matt Damon leads the cast, having replaced Ryan Gosling who exited the project earlier this year. The ensemble is reported to include Sean Kaufman, Sandra Oh, and Charles Melton.

More recently, four additional cast members were announced: Silvia Dionicio, Jackson Kelly, Thalia Dudek, and Kerrice Brooks. Brooks previously appeared in the 2024 film My Old Ass.

Budget and Studio Confidence

Universal Pictures is reportedly investing heavily in the directors' follow-up to their multi-Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. The budget for the new project is said to be approximately $150 million. This figure is nearly ten times the budget of their previous film, which was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and won seven.

The substantial financial commitment signals the studio's belief in the filmmakers' unique style. The source notes that after the commercial and critical success of Everything Everywhere All At Once, Universal is betting the Daniels can repeat that achievement.

Plot Rumors and Descriptions

Specific plot details remain scarce and unofficial. The core description circulating is of an action-adventure film with a young ensemble and an ecological theme. The leaked set photos have fueled speculation that the movie may incorporate superhero or tokusatsu elements, though the source cautions there is nothing to confirm the entire film will be a Power Rangers-inspired adventure.

Matt Damon's description of the pitch, reported via The Dan Patrick Show, offers a cryptic glimpse. "The way they pitched it to me was: if The Breakfast Club meets Inception meets an anime film meets an episode of The John Oliver Show that didn't get aired," Damon said. He added, "So, if you liked Everything Everywhere All at Once and all the wildness and all the heart, I think you'll really like this one."

Release Information

The film currently has no official title. Its release date is firmly set for November 19, 2027, when it will debut in cinemas. As production continues in Los Angeles, more concrete details about the mysterious project are expected to emerge in the coming months.