Prime Video has announced that the action sci-fi film The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards, will begin streaming on December 20, 2025. The film, which stars John David Washington, originally premiered in theaters on September 29, 2023. It explores the intricate challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential threats to humanity.
After its theatrical release, The Creator garnered largely positive feedback from critics. It was produced with a budget of $80 million and has achieved a global box office gross of $104.3 million. The film currently holds a rating of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and a user score of 75%. On Metacritic, it has a metascore of 63, indicating “Generally Favorable” reviews from both critics and audiences.
Plot and Production Details
Set in a dystopian future in 2070, the narrative unfolds 15 years after AI triggered a nuclear explosion in Los Angeles, leading to a catastrophic war between humans and machines. The plot centers around Joshua, a former special forces agent mourning the loss of his wife, Maya. He is recruited by the U.S. Army to hunt down The Creator, a mysterious figure who has developed a formidable weapon that could potentially end both the ongoing conflict and humanity itself.
Filming for The Creator took place across several countries, including Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia. Some scenes were also shot at Pinewood Studios in England, adding a diverse backdrop to the film’s visual storytelling.
Creative Team and Cast
Alongside directing, Gareth Edwards co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Weitz, while also contributing to the story and co-producing the film with Arnon Milchan, Jim Spencer, and Kiri Hart. The film features a score composed by renowned musician Hans Zimmer, with cinematography handled by Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer.
In addition to John David Washington, the cast includes notable actors such as Gemma Chan, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Allison Janney, and Ken Watanabe, each bringing their unique talents to this ambitious project.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on SuperHeroHype, The Creator is poised to offer audiences a compelling mix of action and thought-provoking themes when it streams on Prime Video later this year.
