The Chris Pratt-starring movie The Tomorrow War has been acquired by Amazon Studios, with the company debuting the action film to Prime Video on July 2.
"The Tomorrow War will be a global event that will surprise and delight our customers around the world," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "Director Chris McKay has brilliantly crafted this unique, action-packed sci-fi escape that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats and tug on their heart strings with its father-daughter storyline. We couldn't be happier to continue our relationship with Chris Pratt—who brings such dynamic star power to the film -- along with David Ellison and the Skydance team, as we share this exciting film with fans."
"I'm so proud of this incredible cast and crew who worked under challenging circumstances to create a unique, original sci-fi action movie... something that's increasingly rare. Watching this team of actors and artisans effortlessly blend action, horror, comedy, and drama was a dream come true for me ... and I hope will thrill audiences this summer," said director Chris McKay.
"It is fantastic to once again partner with Amazon to release another film from the Skydance canon," said Skydance CEO David Ellison. "Jen and the marketing team have had great success in making film premieres on the Amazon platform must-see events and with Chris Pratt headlining, everything goes up to another level."
A January report previously speculated on The Tomorrow War skipping theaters for Amazon Prime Video. At the time, it was reported that Amazon would pay $200 million for the film. Skydance Media also reportedly screened The Tomorrow War for Netflix and Apple TV+.
The synopsis for The Tomorrow War can be found below.
In The Tomorrow War, the world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester (Pratt). Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist (Yvonne Strahovski) and his estranged father (J.K. Simmons) in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Directed by Chris McKay, The Tomorrow War stars Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, Betty Gilpin, J.K. Simmons and Mary Lynn Rajskub. The film is currently scheduled to open in theaters July 23, 2021.
Source: Amazon Studios