Time Hoppers: The Silk Road Hits US Theaters
The production company Milo Productions is finalizing details to bring its new animated film to theaters. Titled Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, this project represents a milestone as the first animated feature film with Muslim themes to achieve a national release in the United States. 🎬
A Historic Premiere in 2026
Fathom Entertainment will be in charge of distributing the film, which will be shown in US theaters on February 7 and 8, 2026. This film not only adapts a popular mobile game but also serves as a prequel to a future animated series, marking an important step in cultural representation within mainstream commercial animation.
Key Project Details:- National release in the US managed by Fathom Entertainment.
- The movie is based on a mobile game and precedes an animated series.
- First animated feature film with Muslim themes with a national release in that country.
A time travel journey to protect the scientific legacy of the Islamic Golden Age.
Exploring the Islamic Golden Age
The plot follows four children who, through time jumps, travel along the historic Silk Road. Their main objective is to safeguard renowned scientists from the past from the machinations of a malevolent alchemist. The production seeks to honor and raise awareness of the cultural heritage and scientific advances of the period known as the Islamic Golden Age. To authenticate this purpose, it featured the voices of academics and members of the American Muslim community.
Highlighted Production Elements:- Narrates an adventure that takes place along the Silk Road in the past.
- Celebrates historic Islamic scientific and cultural achievements.
- Incorporates a voice cast that includes experts and community representatives.
Cinematic Experience and Creative Challenges
After each theater screening, the audience will be able to see exclusive content that reveals how the movie was made. This behind-the-scenes material enriches the experience, offering a broader perspective on the goals and process of producing the film. The screenwriters faced a particular challenge: preventing the young characters from using a mobile phone to solve all conflicts, a complex task given that the story takes place centuries before it was invented