Eternal Return (2026)

Eternal Return is a fantasy, romance, and science fiction film directed and written by Yaniv Raz. The movie premiered globally at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 and features a cast including Naomi Scott, Kit Harington, Sonoya Mizuno, Simon Callow, and Jay Lycurgo. Produced by Macro, BK Studios, and Gatherer Entertainment, the film explores themes of memory, grief, and emotional reconstruction through a speculative lens.

The narrative follows Cass, who falls into deep depression after the accidental death of her boyfriend, Jim. While wandering, she encounters Virgil, a mapmaker working with his terminally ill friend Malcolm. Virgil claims to create "maps that trace back through time," guiding Malcolm to revisit significant locations from his life to alleviate end-of-life regrets. Inspired by this process, Cass seeks to commission a similar map to rewrite the past and save Jim. As she travels with Virgil, a romantic connection develops between them. However, the truth is revealed: the maps are not literal portals but elaborate fictional memories designed as therapeutic tools for patients facing mortality. Upon learning that her chance to change history was an illusion, Cass initially breaks down, but ultimately chooses to accept reality and begin a new life alongside Virgil.

• The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2025.
• Kit Harington stars as Virgil, the mapmaker who guides the protagonists through their respective journeys of loss.
• Naomi Scott plays Cass, the grieving woman whose quest to reverse time drives the central plot.
• Sonya Mizuno appears as Malcolm, the terminally ill friend whose journey parallels Cass's emotional arc.
• Yaniv Raz serves as both director and screenwriter, shaping the film's unique blend of sci-fi concepts and intimate drama.