First Trailer for Kiwi Comedy ‘I, Object’ A few Boy Speaking to Objects
by Alex Billington June 9, 2026Source: YouTube
“No matter occurs, you at all times have us.” Umbrella Leisure has unveiled the official Kiwi trailer for I, Object, a coming-of-age indie drama from New Zealand opening this winter down there. It is opening in July nevertheless it would not have any US launch set but – hopefully someday not too lengthy after this opening. I, Object is written and directed by acclaimed sci-fi filmmaker Andrew Niccol, director of Gattaca, S1m0ne, Lord of Battle, In Time, The Host, Good Kill, and Anon – his newest movie from again in 2018. This heartfelt movie follows Tom, a 10-year-old boy with a vivid creativeness who sees faces in on a regular basis objects. After the sudden dying of his father, Tom retreats right into a fantastical world they as soon as shared, connecting with all this stuff round him! Starring Bentley Storteboom as Tom, with Skywalker Hughes, Anna Faris, Tom Kerr, & Karl City. This additionally jogs my memory of that IF: Imaginary Associates film with a considerably comparable idea a few child discovering consolation in befriending all these objects. Niccol giving us a household buddy movie this time round.
This is the primary official trailer (+ poster) for Andrew Niccol’s movie I, Object, direct from YouTube:
“Friendship is available in all sizes and shapes.” Grieving the lack of his father and unable to narrate to the individuals in his life, 10-year-old Tom (Bentley Storteboom) takes refuge within the on a regular basis objects round him; they reveal their true identities and converse to Tom, serving to him in his therapeutic course of. I, Object is written and directed by New Zealand-born filmmaker Andrew Niccol, director of the movies Gattaca, S1m0ne, Lord of Battle, In Time, The Host, Good Kill, and Anon beforehand. Produced by Daniel Bekerman, Polly Fryer, Craig Lyn, Andrew Niccol, Karl City, Timothy White, Chris Yurkovich. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, so far as we all know. Umbrella Leisure debuts Niccol’s I, Object in New Zealand cinemas at first beginning July twenty third, 2026 coming quickly. No US launch date is ready – keep tuned. Anybody need to watch?
