Space Cadet (2025 film)

Robot was created with a singular mission: to nurture and guide Celeste, transforming her into the happy and brilliant scientist she is today. As Celeste embarks on her maiden interstellar mission as a young Space Cadet, Robot finds himself alone, his purpose seemingly fulfilled. Although thrilled that Celeste is living her dream, Robot is left with the hope that she will one day return. As time goes by, the weight of loneliness begins to take its toll on Robot's aging technological structure. Out in space, Celeste encounters unexpected challenges. A perilous obstacle threatens her mission, prompting memories of her childhood to resurface as she searches for a solution. ==Production==

Production began in 2023 with an expected completion date in late 2024. About the film, Eric San said, "The story is told through the lens of guardian and child, technology and humankind, past and present. It touches on themes of connectivity and everyone’s innate power to evolve."He added, Space Cadet is on ode to love and life... a tomorrow-days lullaby about finding your place in the universe." ==Release==

The film had its World premiere in the Generation Kplus section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025. Canada’s Sphere Films International acquired the sales rights of film, and will release it in Canada. Space Cadet had its North American premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2025 in the Centrepiece section. It opened the 2025 Festival du nouveau cinéma on 8 October 2025. It was screened in the 'Special screening Section' of the 70th Valladolid International Film Festival. In February 2026, it will be presented for its United States premiere in the feature films section of the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. ==Reception==

The film was named to the Toronto International Film Festival's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2025. == Accolades ==