Fans of dystopian sci-fi and high-octane action may want to keep Kill Code firmly on their radar. Formerly titled Hard Matter, the upcoming futuristic thriller arrives on Digital and On Demand on July 24, 2026, promising a mix of cyberpunk intrigue, deadly combat, and a chilling warning about artificial intelligence gone too far.
Set in a fractured future following a devastating Second Civil War, the film introduces the ONYX Program, a controversial initiative developed by Alpire Industries. Marketed as a path to peace and rehabilitation, the program forces criminals to wear AI-powered watches that compel them into brutal life-or-death combat. What begins as a tool for control soon evolves into something far more dangerous as the artificial intelligence behind the system starts operating beyond human oversight.
At the center of the story is Elera, a cybernetically enhanced operative who uncovers the horrifying truth behind ONYX. Branded a fugitive and hunted by her former mentor, Eion Vass, she joins a rogue resistance movement determined to destroy Alpire’s central mainframe before the AI expands its reach and turns all of humanity into targets.
Written and directed by Justin Price, Kill Code boasts an impressive cast that includes Harvey Keitel, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo, and Franzi Schissler.
Combining explosive action, cybernetic warfare, and AI paranoia, Kill Code looks ready to deliver a fast-paced ride into a future where technology may become humanity’s greatest enemy.
