Xeno Trailer Asks Us Not to Judge an Alien by Its Fangs
Published on June 25, 2025
Screenshot: Blue Fox Entertainment
Screenshot: Blue Fox Entertainment
What if E.T. looked like a murderous killing machine and made friends with a teenager (who had an abusive stepfather) when it landed on Earth? That’s the premise of the movie Xeno, writer-director Matthew Loren Oates’ feature debut that showcases creature designs from Jim Henson Company’s Creature Shop.
The trailer released today, and its PG-13 rating, suggest that this is a heartwarming story, although it also seems likely there will be some sad and/or bittersweet moments.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Xeno is a thrilling and heartfelt adventure, proving that the strongest bonds can be formed in the most unexpected places. A teenage girl and a terrifying alien form a powerful bond after a chance encounter in the desert, sending them on an adventure that questions the nature of good and evil. As government agents close in, the girl discovers the alien is not the extraterrestrial she expected. Compelled to protect her new friend, she uncovers a secret that could change the fate of both their worlds.
The movie stars Lulu Wilson (Star Trek: Picard), Omari Hardwick, Wrenn Schmidt, Paul Schneider, and Trae Romano. It’s produced by Kevin Hart via his company, Hartbeat, and is distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment.
Xeno premieres in theaters on September 19, 2025.
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