Xeno (film)
| Xeno | |
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Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Matthew Loren Oates |
| Written by | Matthew Loren Oates |
| Produced by | Kevin Hart Jesse Jensen Luke Kelly-Clyne Shana Marie Matthew Loren Oates Bryan Smiley |
| Starring | Lulu Wilson Omari Hardwick Paul Schneider |
| Cinematography | Paul Marschall |
| Edited by | Matthew Loren Oates Brian Scott Steele |
| Music by | Ryan Taubert[1] |
Production company | Hartbeat Productions |
| Distributed by | Blue Fox Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Xeno is an upcoming American science fiction adventure film[2] directed, written, produced, and edited by Matthew Loren Oates. The film follows a teenage girl who makes friends with an extraterrestrial life after it crashes nearby in the desert.
The film is set to be released in the United States on September 19, 2025.
Cast
- Lulu Wilson as Renee
- Wrenn Schmidt[3]
- Trae Romano[4]
- Omari Hardwick as Jonathan Keyes
- Paul Schneider as Chase
Production
On April 28, 2023, Lulu Wilson, Omari Hardwick, and Trae Romano are set to star in the film.[4] On April 30, 2023, Kevin Hart was set to produce the film under his Hartbeat production company.[5] Filming commenced at Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 8, 2023.[4] The Henson Company created the film’s alien creature.[3]
Music
On June 2025, Ryan Taubert was announced to be composing the score for the film.[1]
Release
On February 2025, Blue Fox Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film.[3] The film is set to be released in the United States and Canada on September 19, 2025.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Ryan Taubert Scoring Matthew Loren Oates' 'XENO'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b Hamman, Cody (2025-06-25). "XENO trailer: Lulu Wilson stars in sci-fi adventure produced by Kevin Hart". JoBlo. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (2025-02-04). "Kevin Hart-Produced Sci-Fi 'Xeno', With Lulu Wilson & Omari Hardwick, Gets International Sales & Domestic Deals Ahead Of EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (2023-04-28). "Lulu Wilson, Omari Hardwick & Trae Romano Set For Hartbeat's Alien Invasion Pic 'Xeno' From Writer-Director Matthew Loren Oates". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Kevin Hart's Hartbeat is set to produce the upcoming film Xeno, which will star Omari Hardwick, Trae Romano, and Lulu Wilson. ". Instagram. April 30, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2025.