Fugitive from Asteron is an upcoming American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Dan T. Hall and written by Gen LaGreca, adapted from LaGreca's novel of the same name. It stars Rory Gibson, Morgan Bradley, Henry Ian Cusick, and Dean Cain. The film was presented at the Marché du Film during the 2026 Cannes Film Market.
Plot Arial is a military pilot living under the authoritarian government of the planet Asteron. After disobeying an order to fire on protesters demanding fair elections, he is punished by the regime. He eventually escapes Asteron aboard a spacecraft belonging to its ruler, Feran. Carrying a mysterious cargo, Arial reaches a future Earth, where he assumes the identity Alexander and attempts to begin a new life. He meets Earth pilot Kristin Merrett, but Feran pursues him in an effort to recover the cargo. Arial eventually discovers that what he brought from Asteron is connected to a wider threat against Earth.
Cast Rory Gibson as Arial / Alexander Morgan Bradley as Kristin Merrett Henry Ian Cusick as Feran Dean Cain as Mykronie Whitman Jamie Stilwell as Reevah Jim Krueger as Senator Robert Goodwin Noah Brown as Chuck Whitman Jesse LeNoir as Frank Brennan Edward Gelhaus as the Arm of Justice Dan White as Steve Caldwell Scarlet Hunter as Kate Caldwell
Production The screenplay was written by Gen LaGreca and adapted from her science fiction novel Fugitive from Asteron. Dan T. Hall directed, produced and edited the film. Mark David served as cinematographer. The film was shot in Southern California and central Indiana. Its principal cast includes Rory Gibson, Morgan Bradley, Henry Ian Cusick and Dean Cain. The official trailer was released in November 2025 ahead of the American Film Market.
Distribution and release In May 2026, House of Film acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film ahead of its presentation at the Marché du Film. Fugitive from Asteron was listed for a market screening at the 2026 Marché du Film on May 16, with a second screening scheduled for May 17. The Cannes Market News listing described the film as a 133-minute American science-fiction action-adventure feature.
Reception Michael Talbot-Haynes of Film Threat rated the film 7.5 out of 10. He described the film as combining pulp science fiction with romance and political themes, and praised its storytelling and performances while noting limitations in some of its visual effects.
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