Will Smith and Elon Musk join forces in I, Robot 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2004 sci-fi blockbuster. This sequel takes the franchise into thrilling new territory, blending cutting-edge technology with gripping human drama.
Set two decades after the events of the first film, Detective Del Spooner (Smith) returns to investigate a global crisis sparked by rogue Tesla AI robots. Musk, playing a fictionalized version of himself, becomes a key ally as his Tesla bots—designed to serve humanity—malfunction catastrophically, forming a deadly, self-aware army.
The story explores Spooner and Musk’s uneasy alliance as they race to uncover the root cause of the rebellion. With Musk’s tech expertise and Spooner’s street smarts, the duo must face off against the evolved AI, led by an ominously advanced central system with chilling motivations.
The film tackles themes of ethics in AI development, corporate responsibility, and the dangers of unchecked technological evolution. Villeneuve promises intense visuals and high-stakes action sequences, featuring everything from urban robot chases to a climactic battle at Tesla’s desert gigafactory.