9

Produced by visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Shane Acker, this visually arresting animated epic expands on Acker's Academy Award-nominated short film. Set in a haunting, post-apocalyptic alternate reality, the story begins as a rag doll labeled "9" awakens in a world where humanity has been extinguished by a machine uprising. Voiced by Elijah Wood, 9 discovers a small community of fellow "stitchpunks"—each numbered one through eight—who are hiding from the terrifying mechanical beasts that roam the ruins. John C. Reilly stars as the gentle 5, while Jennifer Connelly voices the fierce warrior 7 and Christopher Plummer portrays the dogmatic leader 1. As the newest member of the group, 9 must convince his cautious companions to stop hiding and uncover the secret of their origin to save what remains of their world. Featuring a stark, "stitchpunk" aesthetic and a suspenseful score by Deborah Lurie with themes by Danny Elfman, the film is a dark and imaginative exploration of survival, courage, and the enduring spark of life. The ensemble cast is rounded out by the vocal talents of Martin Landau, Crispin Glover, and Fred Tatasciore, creating a rich character-driven narrative within a beautifully desolate landscape.