The setup
Chasing Utopia (2026)
Chasing Utopia is a feature documentary asking the question everyone should be asking: will AI be humanity's greatest achievement or its greatest downfall? Mo Gawdat spent two years travelling the world - from Shanghai to Riyadh, New York to London - to find out, engaging with the leading minds shaping our future including Yoshua Bengio, Fei-Fei Li, Geoffrey Hinton, Max Tegmark, Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The result is a film that might change the way you see everything
The same weekend also brings Obsession. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The theatrical release lands May 15, 2026.
Why bother reacting to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Documentary trailers hit different because none of it is invented. React honestly, it is the whole point.
Every theatrical release wants the same thing: a real reaction before the reviews show up. Yours can be first.
Reactions on Reactr
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FAQ
Chasing Utopia: quick answers
How do I record a Chasing Utopia trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/chasing-utopia, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Chasing Utopia come out?
Chasing Utopia is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 15, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Chasing Utopia?
Mo Gawdat, Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, David Chalmers and Max Tegmark lead the cast, directed by Lina Zilinskaite and Alex Holmes.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
