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With the discussion of humans versus Artificial Intelligence more prevalent than ever,Gareth Edwards' latest film,The Creator, is coming at the perfect time. Edwards is known for his direction ofRogue One, an instant hit when it premiered in 2016, grossing over a billion dollars worldwide. His latest flick has had its own share of hype, not just because of Edwards' direction, but because of its all-star cast and the filmmakers behind it.
The film centers around Joshua, played byJohn David Washington, as he fights against “The Creator,” an AI possessing a weapon that could end the entire human race. Things take an even darker turn when Joshua learns that this weapon, the key to destroying The Creator, is an AI in the form of a child, played by newcomerMadeleine Yuna Voyles. John David Washington has had quite the film career so far, which gained momentum after his role in 2018’sBlacKkKlansman, and continuing as he starred inChristopher Nolan’s2020 spectacle,Tenet. The film also starsGemma Chan(Eternals) and Academy Award winnerAllison Janney(I, Tonya).
Editor’s Note: This piece was updated on July 14, 2025.
The Creator
As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.
Is ‘The Creator’ Streaming on Hulu?
The Creatoris now available tostream exclusively on Huluas of Wednesday, June 08, 2025, just in time for Christmas. The film joins other recent titles on the service from 20th Century Studios, includingQuiz Lady,A Haunting in Venice,The Boogeyman, andNo One Will Save You. You can click the link below to stream the film right now.
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Is ‘The Creator’ Available On VOD?
Yes,The Creatoris now available to purchase via video-on-demand. You can use the links below to find the film on the platform of your choice.
Is ‘The Creator’ Available on DVD and Blu-ray?
The Creatoris available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVDas of Tuesday, August 24, 2025, just in time for the holiday season. You can choose from the links below to purchase the film from the retailer of your choice.
When Did ‘The Creator’ Come Out?
The Creatorpremieredon July 19, 2025.The film was previously scheduled to release on June 21, 2025, but was moved up a week.
The movie was in direct competition with the kid-friendlyPAW Patrol: The Mighty Movieand the horrifyingSaw X.
Is ‘The Creator’ Still in Theaters?
No,The Creatoris no longer playing in theaters. So, if you wanted to see the sci-fi epic on the big screen with an audience, you are unfortunately out of luck and will have to watch the film at home instead.
Watch the Trailer for ‘The Creator’
“They’re not people, Maya, it’s just programming” sets the tone for John David Washington’s Joshua and the beliefs he has regarding the Artificial Intelligence he is forced to co-exist with. The official trailer, which was released on July 17, goes on to tell us that the AI created to protect humanity actually caused a nuclear explosion ten years prior in the city of Los Angeles, inciting a war. With stunning shots of a futuristic world and robots that look straight out of a Star Wars film, there a definiteRogue Onesimilarities. In the two-and-a-half-minute trailer, the audience is already asked the pivotal question: “Whose side are you on?” Set to the tune of Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” and backed with an intense score by Hans Zimmer, the trailer is sure to pique any sci-fi lover’s interest.
Other Movies to Watch Like ‘The Creator’
i, Robot(2004) - The 2004 box office hiti, Robotwas an exploration of Artificial Intelligence in the not-so-far future, giving viewers an eerie look at a world that didn’t seem too far off from the one they were already living in. The story follows cop Del Spooner (Will Smith) who is so anti-technology that he refuses to own one of the human-like robots that every family has to serve them. His bias runs deep, as he once saw one of these robots refuse to save a drowning girl because she had less of a chance of surviving than the other person in the accident, Spooner himself. When one of these robots is accused of doing the unthinkable - killing its master - Spooner is put on the case and is forced to see just how dangerous Artificial Intelligence can be.
Ex Machina(2015) - A programmer named Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson) is invited to his boss Nathan’s (Oscar Isaac) remote home to interact with an incredibly lifelike humanoid robot named Ava (Alicia Vikander) and test her ability to interact with human beings. As time goes on, however, Ava plants seeds of doubt in Caleb’s mind about whether he can really trust Nathan and the true purpose of Nathan bringing Caleb to his isolated home. Within the hour and forty minutes of the film, the viewer is sure to flip-flop their allegiance multiple times in trying to figure out who the real enemy is. The movie was met with great critical acclaim, earning an Academy Award for its visual effects alongside a nomination for Best Original Screenplay by its writer/directorAlex Garland.
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her(2013) - For a much less intense take on Artificial Intelligence,hertells the story of a lonely man named Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) who is a professional letter writer for those who aren’t great with words. Theodore soon meets Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an AI program that has the ability to learn from both Theodore and the outside world. As his relationship with his invisible companion-turned-girlfriend intensifies, Theodore must decide if this pseudo-relationship can ever compare to genuine human interaction. The story explores the attachment that some have to human-like AI programs and how this can affect a person’s ability to deal with the real world.
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