Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026) is an American action-comedy sci-fi film. It is directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Matthew Robinson.
The ensemble cast includes Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Juno Temple, Asim Chaudhry, and Tom Taylor.
The plot follows a scraggly “Man From the Future” who recruits a diner’s patrons for a frantic six-block quest to stop an AI apocalypse, blending dark comedy with high-energy action. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest in September 2025 and is scheduled for wide U.S. release on February 13, 2026, via Briarcliff Entertainment.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Age Rating
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is rated R for pervasive language, violence, some grisly images and brief sexual content. This R rating indicates the film is intended for mature audiences and includes multiple content elements parents should note before allowing teens to view it.
Violence & Peril
Violence in the film is frequent and kinetic. Action scenes include hand-to-hand fights, explosions, and gunplay, sometimes shot with frantic editing and heightened visual effects. A few moments show grisly images and bloody aftermaths that are brief but graphic enough to be unsettling. The sustained tension and constant threat of an AI-driven catastrophe add to the film’s overall perilous tone.
Language
The film features pervasive strong language throughout. Profanity appears in casual and heated exchanges among characters, including frequent use of the f-word and other harsh expletives. The language contributes to the film’s abrasive, adult comic voice rather than being purely incidental. Parents should expect a heavy presence of coarse dialogue.
Mature Themes
Mature themes include existential risk from artificial intelligence, dark satire about technology, and characters coping with fear and moral ambiguity. There is brief sexual content and a short explicit reference or scene that is not central to the plot but is nonetheless adult in tone. Drug use is not a focal point of the story, though characters display reckless behavior in stressful moments. Smoking or alcohol use may appear in background diner sequences and some party scenes.
Is Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The combination of pervasive profanity, graphic images, and adult themes makes this film inappropriate for preteens. The film’s frenetic violence and dark satire may be frightening and confusing for younger viewers.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Some mature teens may handle the action and satire, but the film’s strong language and grisly images require parental context. Parents should preview the film and discuss the themes before permitting viewing.
Ages 16–17: Yes, with context. Older teens can likely follow the plot and satire, but parents should still be prepared to discuss the film’s portrayal of AI risk, moral questions, and the impact of violent imagery. Overall, we recommend 16+ for unsupervised viewing and 13–15 only with active parental involvement.
Final age recommendation: Suitable for mature viewers aged 16 and over; younger teens may watch only after parental preview and discussion.
What Parents Can Do
- Pre-screen the film yourself to judge how your teen handles fast editing, grisly images, and sustained profanity.
- Discuss the satire and main themes before and after viewing to help your teen separate entertainment from real-world facts about AI and ethics.
- Use specific scenes as conversation starters about emotional responses to violence, the role of technology, and how language shapes tone in comedy.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die?
A: The film is rated R for pervasive language, violence, some grisly images and brief sexual content.
Q: Is Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die appropriate for teens?
A: Older teens (16+) can usually watch it with context; younger teens require parental guidance due to language and grisly imagery.
Q: How violent or scary is the film?
A: The film contains frequent action, explosions, and a few grisly images. The tone is tense and may be disturbing for sensitive viewers.
Q: Does the film use strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Strong and pervasive profanity appears throughout the film and contributes to its adult tone.
Q: Is there sexual content in the film?
A: There is brief sexual content and a short explicit reference. It is limited but adult in nature.
Q: Where will the film be released?
A: The film premiered at Fantastic Fest (September 2025) and is scheduled for a wide U.S. theatrical release on February 13, 2026, via Briarcliff Entertainment.