Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for In the Blink of an Eye, the ambitious new indie sci‑fi film from acclaimed director Andrew Stanton, known for WALL‑E, Finding Nemo, and John Carter. Instead of a theatrical release, the film will stream exclusively on Hulu starting February 27, 2026, giving audiences direct access to Stanton’s first live-action sci-fi feature in over a decade. The movie debuted at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where early reactions were mixed but intrigued critics with its poetic and ambitious storytelling.
The story spans three interconnected timelines across human history. In the distant past, a prehistoric family struggles to survive while protecting their children; in the present day, anthropologist Claire (Rashida Jones) navigates romance and discovery; and centuries into the future, Kate McKinnon and a sentient AI grapple with a planetary voyage threatened by a dying ecosystem. These storylines intersect to explore themes of love, connection, mortality, and the human need for meaning, crafting a reflective and philosophical sci‑fi meditation rather than a conventional action thriller.
In the Blink of an Eye boasts an ensemble cast including Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Jorge Vargas, and Tanaya Beatty. The screenplay is written by Colby Day, and the project is produced by Jared Goldman under Searchlight Pictures. The episodes are directed with Stanton’s signature visual flair, bridging his experience in Pixar animation with a live-action narrative that is both intimate and expansive. Stanton’s return to live-action sci-fi since John Carter makes this one of the more anticipated indie sci-fi titles of the year.
While Sundance reactions were mixed, the film was widely praised for its emotional depth, visual ambition, and conceptual audacity, though some critics felt its narrative ambition occasionally outpaced its execution. Still, for fans of idea-driven, contemplative science fiction, Stanton’s latest work promises a unique cinematic experience, blending heartfelt human drama with the grandeur of cosmic storytelling.
In the Blink of an Eye will be available for streaming exclusively on Hulu starting February 27, 2026, making it easy for sci-fi enthusiasts to explore Stanton’s reflective take on humanity, connection, and the vastness of time and space.
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