Artemis II Moon Mission Documentary Set for Theaters in 2027

WHO:

Deadline - Space 11 Corp. and SK Films are behind *Return to the Moon: The Story of Artemis II*.

Deadline - Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley are directing the film.

WHAT:

Space.com - NASA plans to provide an update about its Artemis III mission and plans to land astronauts on the moon.

Deadline - *Return to the Moon: The Story of Artemis II* is a new film about NASA’s Artemis II mission.

Deadline - The film is planned for a premium large-format (PLF) theatrical rollout.

Reddit Movies - The film’s title is *Return To The Moon: The Story Of Artemis II*.

Reddit Movies - A worldwide theatrical release is targeted for summer 2027.

WHEN:

Space.com - NASA’s press conference is scheduled for Friday (Oct. 23), a future event.

Deadline - The film’s theatrical release is targeted for summer 2027.

HOW:

Space.com - The press conference will be available to watch live.

Deadline - The film is set to combine real imagery from NASA’s Artemis II mission with voices; the available article excerpt does not identify whose voices.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 16:19 UTC)

A new documentary about NASA’s Artemis II mission is planned for a worldwide theatrical release in summer 2027. Titled *Return to the Moon: The Story of Artemis II*, the film is being made by Space 11 Corp. and SK Films, with Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley directing. It is planned for a premium large-format theatrical rollout. The filmmakers intend to combine real imagery from Artemis II with voices, though details about whose voices will be heard have not been identified. The film focuses on the mission, while NASA is also preparing to discuss what comes next in its lunar program. NASA plans to provide an update on Artemis III and its plans to land astronauts on the moon. The agency’s press conference is scheduled for Friday, October 23, and will be available to watch live.

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(UPDATED October 22, 2026 15:05 UTC)

A new film about NASA’s Artemis II mission is being developed for a premium large-format theatrical release, with a worldwide rollout targeted for summer 2027. Titled *Return to the Moon: The Story of Artemis II*, the project is backed by Space 11 Corp. and SK Films. Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley are directing. The film is set to combine real imagery from the Artemis II mission with voices, though the identities of those heard have not been specified. Its planned large-format presentation is intended to bring the mission’s images to cinema audiences. The project’s release target places it in theaters worldwide in summer 2027, with no more specific date announced.