The first trailer for Ash, Flying Lotus’ highly anticipated 2025 sci-fi thriller, has arrived, offering a chilling glimpse into the aftermath of a catastrophic event on a mysterious planet. The film stars Aaron Paul and Eiza González as Brion and Riya, two strangers thrust together after Riya awakens to find her entire crew slaughtered. As the sole survivor on the eerie, purple-hued planet, Riya’s rescue by Brion sets the stage for a harrowing test of trust as they battle for survival against unknown forces.
Co-starring Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, and Beulah Koale, Ash follows the characters’ struggle to decipher what happened to Riya’s crew and how to escape the planet alive. Paul and González stepped into their roles after replacing Tessa Thompson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 2023. Directed and scored by Flying Lotus, Ash marks his return to feature filmmaking following his 2017 debut, Kuso, which brought a blend of body horror and dark humor to the screen.
In the teaser, Flying Lotus showcases his signature surreal and psychedelic visuals, with flashes of eerie landscapes and disturbing imagery that hint at a deeper psychological and physical ordeal for the characters. The film is expected to combine elements of horror and science fiction, offering a tense, immersive experience for viewers. Alongside the narrative, Flying Lotus’ original score is set to heighten the atmosphere of terror and mystery, much like his work in Kuso.
Written by Jonni Remmler, Ash is slated for a 2025 theatrical release, followed by streaming on Shudder. With its combination of sci-fi terror, psychological tension, and Flying Lotus’ unique artistic vision, Ash is shaping up to be one of the standout films of next year.
