Jennifer Lopez Battles Simu Liu in Futuristic Thriller "Atlas" Trailer

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming sci-fi thriller film "Atlas," starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu. Directed by Brad Peyton, the film follows Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, who joins a mission to capture a renegade robot (played by Liu) with whom she shares a mysterious past.

The trailer offers a glimpse into a future where the fate of humanity rests in the hands of one woman. Lopez's character is seen in an advanced robot fighting suit that has its own personality, battling against Liu's malevolent AI antagonist named Harlan. The film promises explosive action as well as a touching story of friendship and learning to trust.

"At its core, it's a big sci-fi action movie," Lopez said of the film. "But it's also a story of friendship and a love story." She drew comparisons to the classic film "King Kong," with the AI robot taking on a nurturing role towards her character. The trailer showcases both the genre elements and vulnerability from Lopez's emotional performance.

In addition to Lopez and Liu, the cast includes Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong. "Atlas" is written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. The film will premiere globally on Netflix on May 24, just ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Lopez's previous Netflix film "The Mother" was a hit for the streamer, topping its Top 10 list for four weeks and ranking as the 8th most viewed English language film with over 136 million views.

Key Takeaways

• Netflix releases trailer for sci-fi thriller "Atlas" starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu.
• Lopez plays a data analyst who joins a mission to capture a renegade AI robot with a mysterious past.
• The film explores themes of trust and the dangers of AI, resonating with current debates.
• The cast includes Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, and Mark Strong.
• "Atlas" will premiere globally on Netflix on May 24, ahead of Memorial Day weekend.