Distant 2024
Long Distance (originally titled Distant) is a 2024 American sci‑fi adventure directed by Josh Gordon & Will Speck, written by Spenser Cohen and starring Anthony Ramos, Naomi Scott, Kristofer Hivju, and the voice of Zachary Quinto .🎬 Premise Asteroid miner Andy Ramirez (Ramos) crash‑lands on an alien planet after his ship is hit, with his oxygen supply rapidly depleting. Guided by his AI suit L.E.O.N.A.R.D. (voiced by Quinto), he intercepts a radio distress from Naomi Calloway (Scott), trapped in her escape pod. Facing hostile terrain and alien creatures, Andy races against time—and dwindling oxygen—to locate and rescue her.📅 Release History Originally scheduled for theatrical release in 2022–2024 by Universal, the film was delayed and shelved . Theatrical premiere in Vietnam: July 12, 2024. Released on Hulu in the United States on July 3, 2025.🧩 Reception & Reviews IMDb rating: 5.7/10 based on over 3,600 votes. Critics noted the strong visuals and effects, particularly the creature designs, though pacing and script received mixed reactions .Reddit consensus highlights its lean runtime and engaging survival tension:“Space traveler crashes on alien planet … long story short it kept the story moving quickly”.But others critiqued the dialogue and logical gaps (e.g., oxygen management, creature ecology).👍 Who It’s For Fans of lean, survival-focused sci‑fi with pulse-pounding urgency. Viewers who enjoy AI‑suit interactions, alien creatures, and tense rescue missions. If you lean toward robust character development and tightly logical scripts, you may find some aspects lacking.🎥 Box Office Summary Theatrical release and earnings: The film premiered in Vietnam on July 12, 2024, expanding across 409 screens, and stayed in cinemas for about 32 weeks. It earned roughly US $13,954 at the Vietnam box office, with an opening weekend of $8,318. Global theatrical gross: As it did not have a theatrical release in other markets, the total worldwide box office stands at about US $245,292, all from international showings. Domestic theatrical run in the U.S.: There was no theatrical run in the U.S., as Long Distance premiered directly on Hulu on July 3, 2025.📝 Summary Long Distance is a compact, effects‑driven sci‑fi thriller with high stakes and visual flair. It's a solid choice for a sci‑fi streaming night—especially for those who appreciate survival scenarios and AI sidekicks—though it may leave viewers wanting more depth.
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