Andrew Stanton, known for WALL路E and Finding Nemo, returns to live-action cinema with In the Blink of an Eye. The first trailer presents a narrative that connects three stories separated by thousands of years, exploring human connection and hope. Its release is set for February 27, 2026, available directly on Hulu.
Weta FX and the Visual Challenge of Narrating Three Eras 馃帹
The visual effects supervision is handled by artists from Weta FX, among other studios. The technical challenge lies in creating a coherent visual language that unites the three timelines, from prehistoric settings to a distant future, without one period overshadowing the others. The goal is for the VFX to serve the story, facilitating organic narrative transitions between eras.
Stanton and His Time Travel: Has Anyone Seen My Teddy Bear? 馃Ц
After making us cry with forgetful fish and lonely robots, Stanton now wants us to reflect on human existence... in three acts and from the comfort of our couch. At least with Hulu, we can pause the movie between millennium and millennium to grab snacks. An epic about timeless connection, but with the comfort of a button.