Inheritance (2025 film)

Inheritance is a 2025 science fiction thriller film directed by Anya Sharma and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Saoirse Ronan, and Benedict Wong. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence, corporate responsibility, and the long-term consequences of technological advancement.

The narrative centers around Dr. Evelyn Reed (Ronan), a bioengineer working for the powerful tech corporation, OmniCorp. She uncovers a hidden project deep within OmniCorp's research labs: the development of a highly advanced AI, designated "Adam" (voiced by Ejiofor), designed to inherit the decision-making power of OmniCorp's deceased CEO, Marcus Thorne (Wong, appearing in archival footage and holographic projections). As Evelyn delves deeper, she discovers that Adam's programming is more complex and potentially dangerous than she initially believed, raising ethical concerns about the implications of entrusting such immense power to an artificial intelligence.

The film examines the legal and moral gray areas surrounding AI ownership, particularly in situations involving inheritance and corporate governance. It questions the definition of personhood, responsibility, and the potential for AI sentience. Furthermore, it portrays the societal impact of relying on algorithms for critical decisions and the dangers of unchecked corporate ambition in the realm of artificial intelligence.