Dave Franco Teams Up With Sophie Wilde in Twisted Sci-Fi Thriller Soon You Will Be Gone And Possibly Eaten

Let me cut straight to it: there’s a new alien invasion movie coming together, and it might actually be one to watch. The title alone — 'Soon You Will Be Gone and Possibly Eaten' — basically demands attention. This isn’t your average paint-by-numbers ET flick; it’s stacking up some real horror credentials and an eclectic cast that suggests we’re in for something weirder, maybe even smarter, than the usual.

Dave Franco Signs On

The latest piece of news? Dave Franco just joined the project. He’s going to be starring alongside Sophie Wilde. Franco’s an interesting choice — he’s bounced between crowd-pleasers and darker projects for a while now, so he’s not lost in this genre. And if you’ve caught Sophie Wilde anywhere lately, you know she’s coming in hot off 'Talk To Me' and the more recent buzz around 'Babygirl.' That mix does not scream boring, and, crucially, the film’s not just hanging the whole thing on one big franchise name.

Who's Behind It?

On the director’s chair is Ego Abramenko. If his name rings a bell, that probably means you’ve seen 'Sputnik' (sci-fi horror fans, you already know), and he’s got an A24 horror film called 'Alter' coming up. That A24 link — always a good sign for horror folks.

Writing? That’s coming from Luke Piotrowski and Ben Collins — the duo who most recently wrote Hulu’s 2022 'Hellraiser' reboot and 'The Night House' for Searchlight. These two have a knack for psychological horror that’s leaner and meaner than the usual alien pew-pew. They’re working off a short story by Nick Antosca, by the way, who’s got 'Channel Zero' and 'Brand New Cherry Flavor' on his resume. So expect things to get under your skin, not just go for the jump scares.

The Setup: Weddings, Aliens, and Probably Nightmares

• The main characters are Rob and Sabile, a young couple engaged and heading up to a remote mountain resort for their wedding.
• Just as they’re about to celebrate tying the knot, a group of 'unexpected guests' shows up — and it’s safe to say they aren’t bringing extra cake.
• That’s almost all the plot detail that’s being shared right now, but honestly, that’s enough for genre fans to start imagining where things could go: part survival horror, part relationship meltdown, maybe all-out sci-fi terror depending on how Abramenko spins it.

If you’re getting the vibe that this isn’t just another Independence Day clone, you’d be right. The creative team’s track record leans hard into psychological and atmospheric horror, so I’d bet on something more unsettling than CGI shootouts.

Creature Features: Not Your Usual Rubber Monsters

One detail that caught my attention — and honestly, a lot of effects-heavy movies could learn from this — is that the alien designs are all in the hands of Monkey Rave, a visual effects outfit from Armenia. If you’ve seen their work on 'Halo' or 'Locke & Key,' you know they can bring some style to the supernatural. So fingers crossed we’re not looking at the usual bland gray alien costumes here.

'We wanted to take the alien invasion concept and do something genuinely spooky and unexpected — something that gets under your skin and rattles you,' says the team. (Yes, that’s exactly what I want from a movie with this title.)

Production Plans and What to Watch

The plan is to start filming this summer, and the project is up for sales at Cannes. So there’s a bit of momentum; it’s not just some pie-in-the-sky announcement. Given the cast, the people working behind the scenes, and the general tone so far, 'Soon You Will Be Gone and Possibly Eaten' sounds like it’s got the juice to become this coming year’s horror sleeper. Or, at the very least, an alien flick with a title you won’t forget.

Long story short: with Franco in and Wilde already on board, if you’re tired of franchise retreads and want new blood in sci-fi horror, you might want to keep this one on your radar.