Produced by Liman's studio 30 Ninjas in collaboration with Google and Samsung, 'Asteroid' is an immersive film utilizing advanced VR, AR, and AI technologies, including performance capture and live-action filming in a simulated space environment.

The film explores a story about a diamond and gold asteroid passing close to Earth, highlighting themes of greed and conflicting perspectives among astronauts, with the project leveraging Google's human-scanning technology and Unreal Engine.

Featuring stars like Hailee Steinfeld, Rhenzy Feliz, DK Metcalf, Ron Perlman, and Frieda Pinto, 'Asteroid' centers on a risky space mission to mine an asteroid, with only one crew member expected to survive, and is adapted from Liman's screenplay for immersive storytelling.

The experience includes an immersive 180-degree simulation of chaos inside a Russian Soyuz rocket, with interactive extensions that allow viewers to engage with the storyline, such as investigating what happened during the mission.

Filming in space-like conditions posed significant technical challenges, including capturing gravitational effects and claustrophobic environments, making 'Asteroid' one of Liman's most ambitious projects.

Google's XR Product Manager Max Spear highlighted that 'Asteroid' showcases AndroidXR's capabilities, featuring high-resolution displays, fast processors, smart hand tracking, and generative AI to create realistic immersive experiences.

Director Doug Liman returned to the Venice Film Festival with 'Asteroid,' competing in the Immersive Competition, and premiered a 12-minute sci-fi thriller that demonstrates the potential of new mixed reality platforms like AndroidXR and Samsung's upcoming headset, Project Moohan.

Liman emphasized that 'Asteroid' aims to deliver an unprecedented immersive experience, putting viewers 'inside a Hollywood movie' through cutting-edge mixed reality technology, representing a new frontier in cinematic storytelling.

The project was developed to leverage AndroidXR's immersive capabilities, with an AI-driven extension allowing viewers to interact with a simulated version of DK Metcalf's character, extending the story beyond the initial film.

Liman has expressed ongoing interest in creating a space-themed film with Tom Cruise, reflecting his fascination with space storytelling, although no concrete plans have been announced.

Liman cited his fascination with technological advancements and inspiration from Jim Cameron, emphasizing how 'Asteroid' reflects a desire to tell contemporary stories through cutting-edge tech.