Mutiny (2026 film)

Mutiny is a science fiction thriller film scheduled for release in late 2026. Directed by Anya Sharma and starring Benicio del Toro and Saoirse Ronan, the film centers on a group of colonists aboard a deep-space transport ship, the Odyssey, en route to a newly terraformed planet. After decades of travel in cryosleep, a series of system malfunctions awakens several crew members early, revealing a critical flaw in the terraforming process that renders the new planet uninhabitable.

The film's central conflict arises as the awakened crew, led by a hardened engineer named Marcus (del Toro), grapple with the ethical and practical implications of their predicament. Their options are limited: return to Earth, a journey that would take generations; attempt to repair the terraforming equipment, a task with a low probability of success; or continue onwards, hoping to find another suitable world.

Ronan plays Dr. Lena Hanson, a xeno-biologist who discovers evidence that the system malfunctions may be the result of unforeseen interactions between the planet's native micro-organisms and the terraforming technology. Her research becomes crucial in determining the best course of action, but her findings are met with skepticism and resistance from factions within the crew who prioritize different solutions.

The escalating tension and disagreement over the ship's future trajectory ultimately lead to a power struggle, culminating in a mutiny as Marcus and his followers seize control of the Odyssey, intending to force the remaining crew to follow their chosen path. The film explores themes of survival, leadership, and the moral compromises necessary in the face of existential crisis, set against the backdrop of a claustrophobic and isolated deep-space environment. Early promotional materials have emphasized the film's practical effects and realistic depiction of space travel.