---
title: "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/good-luck-have-fun-don-t-die-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1119449
imdb_id: "tt1341338"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 720
content_rating: "R"
---

# Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/good-luck-have-fun-don-t-die-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is a film directed by Gore Verbinski. The movie premiered at the 2025 Fantastic Fest and was released in the United States on February 13, 2026, by Briarcliff Entertainment. The film features a cast including Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, and Michael Peña. According to the plot, a man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit a specific group of people to join him on a quest. The story involves a threat to the world from a rogue artificial intelligence. The film grossed $9.3 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. Gore Verbinski's direction of the movie marks his return to filmmaking after a previous project. The movie has been reviewed as a timely action-comedy that explores concerns about an A.I.-driven future.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man claiming to be from the future recruits diner patrons for a desperate mission against rogue AI."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire on AI fears
- Energetic blend of genres
- Sam Rockwell's charismatic lead performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Low box-office return
- Uneven pacing in middle act
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with mild violence and existential themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: urgent, playful, dystopian, quirky, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gore Verbinski
- **Networks / Studios**: Constantin Film, Blind Wink, 3 Arts Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sam Rockwell** as *The Man From The Future*
- **Juno Temple** as *Susan*
- **Haley Lu Richardson** as *Ingrid*
- **Michael Peña** as *Mark*
- **Zazie Beetz** as *Janet*
- **Asim Chaudhry** as *Scott*
- **Tom Taylor** as *Tim*
- **Georgia Goodman** as *Marie*
- **Daniel Barnett** as *Bob*
- **Artie Wilkinson-Hunt** as *The AI Boy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film about time travel?
The premise involves a character claiming to be from the future, but the focus is on a present-day mission.

### Q: Does it have action scenes?
Yes, there are action sequences set within a chaotic, collapsing digital environment.

### Q: Is the tone serious or comedic?
It blends both, leaning into sharp comedy while addressing serious tech-driven themes.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
Sam Rockwell leads the cast in the central role.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2025 and had a U.S. theatrical release in February 2026.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Google](https://www.google.com/)
- [Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Luck,_Have_Fun,_Don%27t_Die)
- [GOOD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good)
- [Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1341338)
- [GOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/good)
- [Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/good-luck-have-fun-dont-die-sam-rockwell-film-review-2026)

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