Hot Spot
“The system is unstable.”
Synopsis
Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world enters a state of hypnotic meltdown.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-17
Top Cast
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Andrzej Konopka
Jan 623
Noomi Rapace
Rana
Reika Kirishima
Ayka
Filippa Kaye
Maria
George Aurimas Cris
Zen
Niki Sereti
Bossa
Ektoras Liatsos
TseTse
Rasmi Tsopela
Granny
Eleni Tzangka
Mona
Thanasis Barkas
Male Soldier
Stavros Kotas
Tom
Sylwia Gola
Amal
Ditte Berkeley
Head Voiceover
Jo Kotroutsou
Guitarist
Lou Vergara Kesada
Drummer
Monica Tsarantani
Bassist
Myrto Adosidi
Woman in Glasses
Maria Maj
Granny Voiceover
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$256K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$5.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Smoczyńska
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bolesto
- Original Score
- Zuzanna Wrońska, Marcin Macuk
- Original Title
- Hot Spot
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Greece, Sweden, Cyprus
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $256K
- Production Studios
- Madants, Neda Film, Film i Väst, Zentropa International Sweden, Grupa Moderator, CANAL+ Polska, TVN, Faliro House Productions, New Europe Film Sales, Mid March Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Smoczyńska
Robert Bolesto
Zuzanna Wrońska, Marcin Macuk
Jakub Kijowski
Beata Liszewska
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień, Marcin Czernik, Christos V. Konstantakopulos, Marcin Łuczaj
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Smoczyńska
Director
Robert Bolesto
Writer
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska
Producer
Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień
Producer
Jakub Kijowski
Director of Photography
Anna Anosowicz
Production Design
Zuzanna Wrońska
Original Music Composer
Marcin Macuk
Original Music Composer
Beata Liszewska
Editor
Gregory Jankilevitsch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Spot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Spot about?
Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world enters a state of hypnotic meltdown.
Who directed Hot Spot?
Hot Spot was directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska.
Who stars in Hot Spot?
The principal cast of Hot Spot includes Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace, Reika Kirishima, Filippa Kaye, George Aurimas Cris.
When was Hot Spot released and how long is it?
Hot Spot was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hot Spot?
Hot Spot had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $256K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hot Spot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Spot was composed by Zuzanna Wrońska, Marcin Macuk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Spot?
Hot Spot holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).