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Good Luck, Have Fun, Dont Die trailer makes an apocalyptic villain of AI

By Eric November 12, 2025

Gore Verbinski, the acclaimed director known for his work on the *Pirates of the Caribbean* franchise, is set to unleash his latest cinematic adventure with *Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die*. The film promises to deliver a wild, high-energy experience, as evidenced by its recently released trailer. The story unfolds in a Los Angeles diner on a rainy night, where the enigmatic character played by Sam Rockwell arrives in a bizarre and somewhat malfunctioning outfit, claiming to be a time traveler from the future. He brings dire warnings about the dangers posed by technology and artificial intelligence, suggesting that these issues are merely the surface of a much larger impending catastrophe. As the narrative progresses, chaos ensues, birthday celebrations are interrupted, and the characters embark on a mission to avert disaster.

The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring talents such as Zazie Beetz, Michael Peña, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Asim Chaudhry, and Tom Taylor, all of whom contribute to the film’s quirky and unpredictable tone. Written by Matthew Robinson, known for his work on *The Invention of Lying*, *Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die* seems to resonate with audiences captivated by themes of apocalypse and existential dread, much like the current popular fascination with speculative narratives, including Apple TV+’s *Pluribus*. With its blend of humor, urgency, and a hint of absurdity, this film is shaping up to be a must-see when it hits theaters on February 13. As viewers gear up for this unique cinematic experience, they can expect a blend of entertainment and thought-provoking commentary on contemporary issues, making it a timely addition to the film landscape.

If the title for
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
didn’t give you an idea of the bonkers energy Gore Verbinski’s upcoming
film
is channelling, the trailer will lock it in.
In the video above, the
Pirates of the Caribbean
director sends you into a Los Angeles diner on a rainy night, where
Sam Rockwell
turns up in a strange (and leaking?) get-up claiming to be from the future. His warning? Technology and AI are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our impending doom. As weird things begin happening and birthday parties are ruined, we’re in for a mission to save the world with an all-star cast including
Zazie Beetz
, Michael Peña, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Asim Chandhry, and Tom Taylor.
Written by Matthew Robinson (
The Invention of Lying
),
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
kind of looks like a film for people currently obsessing over apocalypses and possibly Apple TV+’s
Pluribus
(
that’s us
,
we’re people
).
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
hits cinemas Feb. 13.

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