Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Doug Liman's 'Asteroid' XR Thriller Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Doug Liman, who made the movie 'The Bourne Identity,' has a new kind of movie called 'Asteroid.'
It's not like regular movies; it uses special technology to make it feel like you're really there, like a video game.
The movie is about a group of people going to an asteroid to find treasure.
It's made for a virtual reality headset, so it's super immersive.
The director is interested in characters who don't usually go to space.
This movie is the most technologically challenging thing he has ever done.
The film may be expanded into a longer format.
Director Doug Liman premiered his XR thriller ‘Asteroid’ at the Venice Film Festival.
The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, DK Metcalf, and others in a story about an asteroid mining mission.
The project is produced by 30 Ninjas in association with Google's 100 Zeros.
The film uses new technology like Android XR, combining AI, AR, and VR.
Liman is considering expanding 'Asteroid' into a feature-length film or additional episodes.
- Who
- Doug Liman, director of ‘Asteroid’ and the actors involved.
- What
- Liman unveiled his XR thriller ‘Asteroid’ at the Venice Film Festival.
- When
- Premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
- Where
- Venice Film Festival, set on an asteroid and in a Russian Soyuz rocket.
- Why
- To explore new storytelling using advancements in technology.
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Film Type
- XR thriller
- Starring
- Hailee Steinfeld, Rhenzy Feliz, DK Metcalf, Ron Perlman, Frieda Pinto, Leon Mandel
- Studio
- 30 Ninjas in association with Google’s 100 Zeros
- Technology
- Android XR
- Setting
- Asteroid and Russian Soyuz rocket