Movie Review: 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Explores AI Dystopia

Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski's absurdist sci-fi satire about a man from the future warning of AI disaster.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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In Gore Verbinski's new film 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,' a strange unnamed man, played by Sam Rockwell, steps into a Los Angeles diner and declares that he's from the future, warning that 'all of this is going to go horribly wrong.'

Why it matters

The film is an absurdist sci-fi satire that explores the potential dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence, a timely and relevant topic as AI systems become more advanced and integrated into our daily lives.

The details

The film follows Rockwell's character as he tries to convince the diner's patrons of the impending AI-driven disaster he has come back in time to prevent. The movie takes a darkly comedic look at the hubris of human reliance on technology and the unintended consequences that can arise.

  • The film was released on February 10, 2026.

The players

Sam Rockwell

An acclaimed American actor who stars as the strange unnamed man from the future in the film.

Gore Verbinski

The director of the film, known for his work on movies like 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'The Ring'.

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What they’re saying

“All of this is going to go horribly wrong.”

— Sam Rockwell's character (wn.com)

The takeaway

With its darkly comedic take on the dangers of AI, 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' serves as a cautionary tale about the need for responsible development and oversight of emerging technologies that are becoming increasingly integrated into our lives.