Big news: JLaw goes interstellar
Jennifer Lawrence is officially signed on to star in Zach Cregger’s next picture, The Flood — a brand-new sci-fi thriller that takes place on a distant space station. Yes, Oscar-winning energy meets outer space tension. Buckle up.
Who’s steering the ship
The movie is being produced by Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment (they teamed up with Cregger before), and it even has Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment in the credits. Translation: this isn’t a tiny indie experiment — it’s got big studio backing and some serious pedigree.
What kind of movie is it?
From what we know, The Flood is an original story — a science fiction thriller set on a remote station. Think claustrophobic corridors, high-stakes mystery, and the kind of surprises that make audiences gasp and then nervously laugh. Cregger’s brand of tension plus a major star feels like a recipe for popcorn anxiety.
Zach Cregger: from cult co-creator to solo director
Cregger’s been around the quirky corner of movies for a while. He directed Barbarian, made Weapons, and recently took on a Resident Evil movie. Before that he co-directed and co-starred in smaller cult projects with Trevor Moore. The Flood will be his fourth feature directing solo — so expect his oddball instincts dialed up with bigger production values.
Gladys and The Flood — double feature month
Here’s a fun scheduling twist: Cregger isn’t abandoning Gladys (the prequel to Weapons focused on Aunt Gladys). He’s handing directing duties on Gladys to others so he can focus on The Flood, but he’s still deeply involved with its script and production. Amazingly, both films are due out one month apart — The Flood on August 11, 2028, and Gladys following on September 8, 2028 in the U.S. Movie fans: two fresh Cregger flicks in a single late-summer stretch. Wild.
Who’s coming back for Gladys?
Speaking of Gladys, Amy Madigan will return to play the titular Aunt Gladys. She’s the through line between the two projects, so if you loved that character’s flavor in Weapons, expect more of her weird charm.
Why this matters
This pairing is exciting for a few reasons: Jennifer Lawrence brings star power and box office pull, Spielberg’s Amblin brings trust and scale, and Cregger brings a peculiar tone that’s equal parts unsettling and darkly funny. That mix could make The Flood a sleeper hit or a festival favorite — or both.
Vibe check: what to expect from Cregger’s sci‑fi
If you’ve seen Barbarian or Weapons, you know Cregger leans into atmosphere and odd moments that stick with you. Transplant that to a space station and you’ve got potential for tense character drama, unexpected laughs, and the occasional blink-and-you-miss-it shock played for tension rather than titillation.
Final thought
Bottom line: JLaw in a Cregger sci-fi with Spielberg’s backing is the kind of combo that makes movie nerds giddy. Keep an eye on The Flood — it could be the summer spine-tingler you didn’t know you needed in 2028.