The Entertainment System Is Down (2026)

The Entertainment System Is Down — an upcoming satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Samantha Morton, Nicholas Braun, Julie Delpy, Tobias Menzies, Vincent Lindon, and others.

Plot: The action takes place on a long-haul flight between England and Australia. Shortly after takeoff, the onboard entertainment system fails, and when passengers' personal devices run out of battery, they are forced to confront the horror of boredom. The film explores human behavior under conditions of forced inactivity and the absence of digital stimuli.

Production: The film is a co-production of Sweden, Germany, and France. Filming took place in Budapest, Hungary, from January to May 2025. In May 2026, Östlund announced that he would shoot an additional scene featuring Nicholas Braun in Amsterdam. The film is currently in post-production. The premiere is expected in 2026, possibly at the Cannes Film Festival.

Interesting Facts:

• Director Ruben Östlund is a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival (for the films "The Square" and "Triangle of Sadness").
• This is Östlund's first film with such a star-studded Hollywood cast.
• Keanu Reeves will also appear in the film "Outcome" (2026) on Apple TV+.

Where to Watch: Official release dates and viewing platforms have not yet been announced. Follow updates on the official resources of distributors: Lionsgate Films (UK), Alamode Film / Wild Bunch Germany (Germany and Austria), Lucky Red / Teodora Film (Italy), Sharmill Films (Australia and New Zealand), Elevation Pictures (Canada), Elástica / BTeam Pictures (Spain), September Film (Benelux), Bord Cadre films (Switzerland), Gutek Film / Aerofilms (Eastern Europe), Feelgood Entertainment (Greece), Alambique Filmes (Portugal), Filmstop (Baltics).