Chaos Walking

On a distant frontier world, two misfit travelers cross paths after a sudden disruption tears through their settlement. Todd Hewitt, a stubborn local, teams up with Viola Eade, a girl from beyond the cleared zones, and they must push through a brutal landscape to stay alive. In this place where every thought leaks into the open, private fears and ambitions become public proof, turning danger into a daily spectacle. As suspicion and violence mount, the pair barter trust for safety and press forward toward a fragile promise of sanctuary. Along the way they uncover layers of truth about the world that has shaped them and the forces that seek to control it. Their leap of trust puts them at risk.

Doug Liman directs this science fiction fantasy adaptation drawn from Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking novels with a screenplay by Christopher Ford. Released in 2021, it features Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley as the central duo, supported by striking desert visuals.

Despite the star power and glossy production values, the film struggled at the box office. It earned 26,508,132 worldwide across international markets and domestic audiences against a 125 million budget, a result that sparked discussion about release strategy and interest.

Although it did not become a major cultural touchstone, Chaos Walking sparked conversations about surveillance and the ethics of exposing inner thoughts. The world is presented with a stark, sunbaked look and a sound design that keeps the players on edge, prompting debates about adaptation choices and the film's tone.

Critical response was mixed, with praise for performances and visuals but critique of pacing and adaptation choices. The film explores censorship, fear, trust, and the cost of power in a climate where information becomes control. The audience score sits around 6.552/10 from 2,497 votes for fans and newcomers alike globally.