The Astronaut blends sci-fi and drama sensibilities under Johan Renck, tracking a collision between desire and consequence as characters pursue outcomes they may not fully understand until it is too late. Hibipa screened the film as part of our ongoing coverage of major theatrical and streaming releases shaping the 2026 conversation.
- Director
- Johan Renck
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release
- 2026-09-05
- Primary genres
- Sci-Fi, Drama
- Platform notes
- Likely premium rental following theatrical exclusivity
Hibipa review
There is a difference between a loud movie and a confident one; The Astronaut keeps finding that sweet spot where pressure builds without hysterics.
The pacing favors momentum, yet Johan Renck still makes room for breath: small beats that register as human rather than expository.
If you are allergic to earnestness, proceed with caution—but if you miss movies that swing, this one swings hard. The filmmaking stays attentive to consequences: when something breaks, it tends to stay broken.
On balance, the film earns its scale with readable stakes and a finale that does not cheat the setup.
Strengths
- Action choreography that prioritizes geography and clarity
- Cohesive visual identity and disciplined framing
- Confident pacing that trusts audience intelligence
- Soundscape and score that elevate tension without bullying it
Weak spots
- Secondary antagonist motivations feel thinner than the leads
- The finale asks for an emotional leap some viewers may not grant
- Exposition occasionally arrives in clusters rather than drips
Cast
Jacob Elordi, Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Kaluuya, Chris Hemsworth, Margot Robbie
Trailer & footage
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