“The Astronaut” from Vertical is ready to launch into theaters on October 17. This psychological thriller, firs premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The film follows an astronaut played by Kate Mara who crash lands on Earth, but there is a mystery regarding what hit her and if something followed her home.

With the release of “The Astronaut”, Vertical has released a trailer showcasing the thrilling ride we will go with Mara’s character as we try and figure out what happened in space. Check it out below!

ABOUT “THE ASTRONAUT”

When an astronaut crash lands back to Earth, a General places her in quarantine for rehabilitation and testing. As disturbing events unfold, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her home.

The film is directed by Jess Varley. It has a stellar cast along with Mara, that includes Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, Ivana Milicevic, Macy Gray, and introducing Scarlett Holmes.

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