Into the Darkness: The New Adventure

Into the Darkness: The New Adventure (2026)



10.0 2026 14 min —

Director: Jack Bryant

Cast: Munya Mundove, Jake Holzman, Anna Rantou, Sean Tizzard, Lily Atkinson

Adventure Science Fiction
Captain Jerico and his starship crew embark on a daring quest to locate his vanished uncle, navigating a cosmos filled with alien cultures whose bizarre traditions challenge their every expectation. Along the way, they uncover profound truths about acceptance and understanding, transforming a rescue mission into a journey of empathy and growth.

More About This Film

Into the Darkness: The New Adventure is a short British science-fiction comedy adventure following Captain Jerico and the crew of his starship as they set out to find his missing uncle. Their search leads them into encounters with aliens whose strange customs turn a straightforward mission into an unexpectedly chaotic journey.

The film balances space opera ideas with deliberately light, comedic storytelling. Its short runtime allows the adventure to move quickly from one strange situation to another, while themes of tolerance and cultural misunderstanding give the small-scale production a broader message.

  • Directed by Joe Payne and Jack Bryant.
  • Joe Payne and Jack Bryant are also credited as writers.
  • Munya Mundove plays Captain Jim Jerico.
  • The film was produced by StaticEye Productions in the United Kingdom.
  • It was released in June 2026 and has a runtime of about 14 minutes.

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As a short independent British production, Into the Darkness: The New Adventure may have a more limited commercial streaming footprint than studio features. These are the main services and search platforms to check for current viewing options.