Citizens of the planet: brace yourselves. The cosmic disturbance, first detected in 5000 Space Aliens, has returned. On August 10, the long‑awaited sci-fi sequel, 5002 Space Alien, will be released.
Scott Bateman’s 5000 Space Aliens became an underground sensation, a minimalist animated fever dream that played like Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast. That is, if Welles had been armed with a malfunctioning laptop, a deadpan narrator, and a sense of humor so dry it could dehydrate a cactus.
The film garnered festival acclaim, including Best Picture at the Medusa Underground Film Festival; Official Selections at multiple international festivals; and Ranked #7 on 366 Weird Movies’ “Top 10 Weird Movies of 2023.”
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5002 Space Aliens expands the universe, the threat level, and the number of aliens who appear to be deeply unimpressed with Earth’s infrastructure. Bateman’s signature style returns: hand‑drawn oddities, bone‑dry narration, and a tone that suggests the world might end during a coffee break.
If the first film was a warning, the sequel is a follow‑up inspection. And the aliens have notes. 5002 Space Aliens releases on Apple, Amazon, and Google TV. Check out the trailer below.
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