The acclaimed directing duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, professionally known as Daniels, have announced their upcoming cinematic venture, slated for a 2026 release. Following their Oscar-winning success with “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Universal Pictures, having secured an exclusive first-look deal with the filmmakers, has penciled in an “Untitled Event Film Directed by Daniels” on June 12, 2026. The details surrounding the project remain shrouded in mystery, with no information regarding its title, genre, or cast available at this time.
Renowned for their imaginative storytelling and penchant for blending genres, Daniels garnered widespread acclaim for their previous work, particularly for the wildly inventive sci-fi-adventure-comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Produced in collaboration with A24, the film broke significant ground as the first indie production since the onset of the pandemic to surpass the $100 million mark at the global box office. Starring Michelle Yeoh as a beleaguered laundromat owner thrust into a multiverse-spanning odyssey to avert cataclysmic disaster, the film clinched seven Academy Awards, including the prestigious Best Picture accolade.
However, Daniels’ creative repertoire extends beyond the silver screen, encompassing diverse projects across music, television, and film. Their ascent to prominence commenced with the direction of the viral music video for Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What,” followed by their Sundance Film Festival triumph in 2016 with “Swiss Army Man,” featuring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe.
Commenting on their partnership with Universal, studio chief Donna Langley lauded the duo’s artistic evolution and distinctive narrative voice, describing their cinematic endeavors as “remarkably theatrical.” Langley expressed gratitude for Daniels’ decision to embark on their creative journey alongside Universal, emphasizing their potential to further expand and redefine the cinematic landscape.
As anticipation mounts for their forthcoming project, fans and industry enthusiasts eagerly await further updates from the visionary filmmaking duo.
