Apple Original Films has officially announced Liminal, a new sci-fi action thriller starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, marking their first on-screen collaboration. Revealed on March 26, 2026, the project is part of Apple’s growing slate of high-concept, big-budget genre films.

The film will be directed by Louis Leterrier, known for large-scale action films like Fast X, and is based on the acclaimed graphic novel Telepaths by J. Michael Straczynski and collaborators.

The story is expected to explore a world shaken by a sudden electromagnetic event that gives a portion of the population telepathic abilities, leading to conflict, fear, and shifting power dynamics.

Liminal: All about Apple Original Films’ upcoming sci-fi thriller featuring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

While it is confirmed that the two stars are set to appear in Apple’s upcoming sci-fi thriller, the full plot details of Liminal are still under wraps. The source material hints at a tense narrative involving law enforcement, wrongly accused individuals, and groups struggling to survive in a society that now views them as threats. The screenplay is written by Justin Rhodes, with production led by Zach Studin and Kevin Walsh.

Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are both emerging as one of the major names in the industry. Kirby earned recognition with her breakout role as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s historical biographical drama series The Crown, a performance that earned her a BAFTA. More recently she appeared in Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden and the crime drama Night Always Comes, which she also produced.

She also recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Starring opposite Kirby in Liminal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II had his own major start in the Netflix musical series The Get Down. More recently, he appeared as the lead in Marvel’s Wonder Man and is preparing for the April 30 premiere of his Man on Fire series on Netflix.

Liminal is still in the early stages of development. The project has been officially greenlit by Apple Studios but filming has not yet begun. Key details such as the full cast lineup and production schedule are still under wraps.

The film is being directed by Louis Leterrier, a filmmaker known for his action-driven storytelling. Over the years, Leterrier has worked in major projects, including The Transporter films, Now You See Me, and Fast X. He is also attached to direct Fast Forever, the final installment in the long-running Fast & Furious franchise.

The film is a direct adaptation of the graphic novel Telepaths, created by J. Michael Straczynski. The story explores a world where a sudden cosmic event grants telepathic powers to millions of people, instantly stripping away human privacy and forcing society to struggle with the chaotic reality of shared thoughts.