Worldbreaker (2025)
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A girl must survive a world plagued by monstrous creatures and find her place as a protector of humanity.
The story
In a world where the earth has been broken multiple times, a girl named Willa and her father live in hiding on a remote island after a devastating attack by 'breakers'—multi-legged creatures that can turn humans into hybrids. When Willa encounters a mysterious girl named Rosie on the beach, she takes her in, unaware of the danger the girl poses. As resources dwindle and the threat of the breakers looms, Willa must navigate the complexities of survival and the growing danger of the creatures lurking in the shadows of their sanctuary.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film opens with a narration describing a world broken by 'breakers,' creatures that turn humans into hybrids. It is revealed that Willa's father is telling this story to his daughter, Willa, while they hide on a remote island. They encounter Rosie, a girl whose family was lost to the breakers. Willa secretly cares for her, but Rosie eventually turns into a hybrid and attacks. During a desperate escape to their boat, Willa's father reveals he has been bitten and stays behind to hold off the pursuing hybrids. Willa reaches the boat and, just as she prepares to fight alone, she is rescued by a squad of soldiers led by her mother. The film ends with Willa narrating that the world was not broken, establishing her as a survivor and savior.
- First release year
- 2025
- Runtime (minutes)
- 95
- Production countries
- United States; United Kingdom
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Brad Anderson
- Writers
- Joshua Rollins · writer
- Cast and characters
- Luke Evans · Willa's father; Billie Boullet · Willa; Milla Jovovich · Willa's mother; Mila Harris · Rosie; Kevin Glynn · man at boat; Charis Agbonlahor · soldier; Chris Finlayson · Kodiak
- Genres
- science fiction; action; horror
- Themes
- survival; sacrifice; legacy
- Tone and mood
- tense; heroic
- Setting
- A remote island and a world plagued by 'breakers' emerging from 'the stitch'.
- Premise and plot tags
- post-apocalyptic; monster-hunting
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of the leads but criticizing the narrative's depth and pacing.
- Reported review scores
- CBR · score: 5 · scale: 10
- Production trivia
- The film was shot in Northern Ireland.; The production was announced in October 2023.
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