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This Is How the World Ends
Directed byRobert dos Santos
Written byRobert dos Santos
Produced by
  • Byron Davis
  • Suraya Sulliman
Starring
Edited byChristopher-Lee Dos Santos
Music byEdward George King
Release date
  • 2026 (2026)
CountriesUnited States
South Africa
LanguageEnglish

This Is How The World Ends is a 2026 science fiction film directed by Robert dos Santos in his directorial debut, starring Josh Kempen, Frances Sholto-Douglas, and Sean Cameron Michael.[1] The film follows Tom Freeman, played by Kempen, as he rushes against time to bring his sister home from the "last party" on earth, during the middle of a war between humans and machines.[2] The film is being released as the first straight-to-VHS film in 20 years.[3][4]

Plot

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When a war breaks out between humanity and the AI Machine States, the world is thrown into a state of confusion.[3] With some believing that the war will blow over, others believe that these are humanity's final days. Believing that it is the end, Danni Freeman runs away to the last party on earth to enjoy her final moments alive.[5] Learning of this, and believing the government reports that the war is being won, Danni's brother Tom gives chase after his sister to bring her back home against the backdrop of a world slowly descending into chaos.[2]

Cast

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Release

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This Is How The World Ends is being released as the first straight-to-VHS film in approximately 20 years.[6] The filmmakers have stated that the existential threat of AI to the creative industry, aligned with the existential threat of AI in the film, led them to release the film in a way that ran contrary to traditional digital releases seen in modern cinema.[2][3] dos Santos hopes to also give the film a theatrical release.[7]

References

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  1. ↑ "'This Is How The World Ends' Debuts on VHS, Reigniting Physical Media in the Streaming Era – famemagazine.co.uk". www.famemagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  2. 1 2 3 ""VHS isn't a Perfect Format, but it's the Imperfections that Make us Human": Robert dos Santos – on Cinema and Everything in Between". Voxwave Magazine: Music, Culture, Interview, Fashion. 2026-05-02. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  3. 1 2 3 "Cinema Goes Analog: "This Is How The World Ends" Debuts as First Straight-to-VHS Film in Two Decades - South West Connected". 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  4. ↑ Sandino, Paula (2026-04-21). "Why This Is How The World Ends Could Make VHS Cool Again". Taste It Daily. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  5. ↑ Davi, Denise (2026-04-22). "This Is How The World Ends Review Preview: Why Its VHS Release Is a Smart Creative Move". 365 Culture MAG. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  6. ↑ "Celebrating Cinema: Robert dos Santos' 'This Is How The World Ends' to Release on VHS – Out Now". Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  7. ↑ Ritman, Alex (5 June 2026). "Behind the Movie Claiming to Be the First Straight-to-VHS Release in 20 Years — And Why It's a 'Middle Finger' to AI". Variety. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
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