Space Cadet (2026)
Director: Kid Koala Run Time: 86 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2026
Country: Canada
Language: None, English
About the film:
When astronaut Celeste launches into space on her first solo mission, she leaves behind Robot, the guardian who raised her. Alone for the first time, each must confront what it means to let go. As Celeste faces unexpected dangers in the vast reaches of space, her memories become her only compass.
Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Space Cadet (2026) had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Kplus section.
About the filmmaker:
Kid Koala is a Montreal-based filmmaker, composer, visual artist, graphic novelist, and world-renowned turntablist whose multidisciplinary work combines sound and storytelling. He has released numerous acclaimed solo albums, collaborated with artists including Gorillaz and Deltron 3030, toured internationally with Radiohead and the Beastie Boys, and contributed music to films including The Great Gatsby, Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Looper. Beyond music, Kid Koala is the creator of the award-winning graphic novels Nufonia Must Fall and Space Cadet.
His first animated feature film, Space Cadet (2026), based on his own graphic novel, premiered at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival.
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