Somewhere Out There

Somewhere Out There is an original sci-fi feature in development at Netflix, with Shawn Levy attached to direct from a spec script by Max Taxe. The project landed at the streamer following a competitive bidding war in May 2026. Levy will produce through his 21 Laps Entertainment banner alongside partner Dan Levine. The story centers on a widowed father who transmits a message into the cosmos and is startled when something responds. Described as emotional sci-fi, the project aims for the character-driven tone of films like Arrival and The Adam Project. Prominent actors are already circling the lead role, though no cast has been formally announced. Netflix and 21 Laps have collaborated on multiple projects including Stranger Things and The Adam Project. Production timelines have not yet been disclosed.