Ryan Gosling is taking on another major project, and it promises to be unlike anything he’s done before. The 45-year-old Canadian star is set to headline a new, untitled sci-fi film from Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert—collectively known as Daniels. This will be their first collaboration since Everything Everywhere All at Once, which swept the 2022 awards season and won seven Oscars.
The combination makes sense. Gosling has consistently chosen ambitious, high-profile roles in films like Blade Runner 2049 and Project Hail Mary, while the Daniels excel at mixing inventive ideas with emotional depth. Together, they’re poised to create a movie that will push boundaries.
Daniels Return After a Massive Breakthrough
Ryan FP / IG / After the success of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," expectations are high. That film mixed absurd humor, sci-fi concepts, and real emotional weight.
It turned a strange idea into a cultural moment that people still talk about.
Now the duo has taken their time before jumping into something new. That long gap was not about hesitation. It was about getting the story right. Daniel Kwan has hinted that the delay came from trying to capture the messy, confusing nature of modern life and shape it into something meaningful.
The Daniels duo is aiming for more than spectacle—they want to capture authentic emotions, even in a zany sci-fi context. That’s what made Everything Everywhere All at Once resonate, and it looks like they’re keeping the same approach.
A Sci-Fi Action Comedy With Depth
The film is described as a sci-fi action-comedy with heart and philosophical undertones. While the mix might seem unusual, the Daniels have shown they can balance humor and weighty ideas before.
Expect fast-paced action, unusual ideas, and humor that surprises. Beneath the chaos, the story is likely to explore identity, purpose, and connection. Their signature chaotic energy makes heavy themes entertaining.
Gosling fits this perfectly. He handles emotional subtlety and comedic absurdity equally well, as seen in Drive, La La Land, and Barbie. That versatility makes him a natural choice for this story.
Universal Backs a Major Release
Gosling FP / IG / Ryan Gosling is coming into this project with strong momentum. His recent sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" delivered a huge box office opening, marking one of the biggest starts of his career.
Gosling FP / IG / Ryan Gosling is coming into this project with strong momentum. His recent sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" delivered a huge box office opening, marking one of the biggest starts of his career.
Universal Pictures is clearly invested. Production is scheduled to start in Los Angeles in summer 2026, giving the team time to build detailed sets and sequences without rushing.
The release date is set for November 19, 2027—a slot typically reserved for films with both award potential and big box office expectations. Moving the film into this window signals strong confidence.
Universal knows the Daniels’ style well and seems committed to supporting a project that’s hard to define but creatively bold. That backing is crucial for ambitious material.
Plot details are being tightly guarded, which isn’t surprising. The Daniels often rely on unexpected twists and unconventional ideas, so keeping early details secret preserves the story’s impact.
