Daft Punk Marks 5 Years Since Split With New 'Human After All' Video

The electronic duo released a new video featuring footage from their 2006 sci-fi film 'Electroma'.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Daft Punk, the iconic electronic music duo, have released a new video for their 2005 single 'Human After All', marking five years since their official split in 2021. The video features footage from their 2006 avant-garde film 'Electroma', which explored the duo's search for humanity. While Daft Punk have remained largely quiet since their breakup, this release suggests they may have more planned around the upcoming 20th anniversary of 'Electroma' in May 2026.

Why it matters

Daft Punk's split in 2021 was a significant moment in music history, as the duo had been at the forefront of electronic and dance music for nearly three decades. This new video release indicates the duo may not be entirely done with their creative legacy, and fans are speculating about potential future projects or commemorations around the 'Electroma' film anniversary.

The details

The new 'Human After All' video pulls footage from 'Electroma', Daft Punk's 2006 sci-fi film that featured the duo's iconic robot personas searching for a way to become human. While 'Electroma' did not include any of Daft Punk's own music, the film represented a creative departure for the duo following their previous music video-focused projects. The video's release comes five years after Daft Punk announced their split in February 2021, using a scene from 'Electroma' set to their song 'Touch'.

  • Daft Punk officially split in February 2021.
  • The new 'Human After All' video was released on February 23, 2026.
  • The 20th anniversary of the 'Electroma' film is coming up in May 2026.

The players

Daft Punk

An iconic French electronic music duo composed of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.

Thomas Bangalter

One half of the Daft Punk duo, who has expressed a desire for the band to end and has been working on solo projects since the split.

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

The other half of Daft Punk, who is rumored to be working on a solo album following the duo's breakup.

Peter Hurteau

The actor who portrayed one of the Daft Punk robot characters in the 'Electroma' film.

Michael Reich

The actor who portrayed the other Daft Punk robot character in the 'Electroma' film.

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What they’re saying

“The question I ask more myself is why we did end it rather than how it could last for so long. It's a lot like a story or mini saga—sometimes there's a TV show that has a special place in people's hearts, and it keeps that place, and it runs for one, two, three, four, five, sometimes 10 seasons.”

— Thomas Bangalter (BBC Radio 6)

What’s next

In May 2026, Daft Punk's 'Electroma' film will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and fans are speculating that the duo may have additional commemorative projects or releases planned around this milestone.

The takeaway

Daft Punk's decision to end their iconic musical partnership in 2021 was a significant moment, but this new video release suggests the duo may not be entirely done revisiting their creative legacy. The use of 'Electroma' footage hints at potential future projects or celebrations around the film's upcoming 20th anniversary, keeping Daft Punk's influence alive even after their split.