A24's Y2K: A Millennium Bug Apocalypse What is Y2K? For those too young to remember the hype around 'Y2K', the Millennium Bug was a predicted major
A24’s Y2K: A Millennium Bug Apocalypse
What is Y2K?
For those too young to remember the hype around ‘Y2K’, the Millennium Bug was a predicted major computer error that would hit the world’s computer systems on the dawn of the millennium. The two-digit year-date system in older computing models would suddenly flick over to ’00’, causing world-ending mayhem. Although nothing happened, the idea remains ripe for cinematic treatment – and that’s exactly what you’ll find in A24’s impending Y2K. Watch the trailer here.
Plot
In Y2K, a group of kids hope that the ultimate New Year’s Eve will bring all the most exciting (and terrifying) parts of adolescence: kissing, partying, and everything in between. Except, then the Millennium Bug causes a machine apocalypse, and soon the survivors are facing the end of the world. With death by Tamagotchi and low-flying VHS tapes, this one looks like an inventive, no-holds-barred genre ride – sure to appeal to Millennials and Gen-Xers who vividly remember that Year 2000 countdown.
Cast
The film stars a cast of Gen-Z stars, including Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison from Hunt For The Wilderpeople, and Jaeden Martell from IT. Want to feel really old? The mum here is played by Clueless icon Alicia Silverstone.
Release Date
American audiences can catch Y2K in cinemas from 6 December. Stay tuned for information on a distributor for the UK release as we get it – fingers crossed it arrives before the dawn of the new year.
Conclusion
A24’s Y2K is an inventive, no-holds-barred take on the Millennium Bug apocalypse. With a talented young cast and a nostalgic nod to the ’90s, this one is sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
FAQs
When is Y2K being released in the UK?
Unknown yet, stay tuned for updates on the distributor and release date.
Is Y2K available to watch in cinemas?
Yes, American audiences can catch the film in cinemas from 6 December.
What is the plot of Y2K?
A group of kids hope for a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve, but things take a turn when the Millennium Bug causes a machine apocalypse, threatening the end of the world.
Who is starring in Y2K?
The film stars Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, Jaeden Martell, and Alicia Silverstone.
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