Viva Kids has released the official trailer for Space Cadet, the visually stunning and emotionally rich feature debut from Kid Koala (Eric San). Based on his acclaimed 2011 graphic novel, the film arrives in theaters November 13 and introduces audiences to a dialogue‑free, music‑driven story about connection, solitude, memory, and the courage it takes to let go.
The trailer immerses viewers in the world of Celeste, a young astronaut embarking on her first solo mission. As she launches into space, she leaves behind Robot, the guardian who raised her. The footage highlights the film’s striking visual style, blending handcrafted artistry with atmospheric sci‑fi imagery.
Without dialogue, the trailer leans entirely on emotion, music, and movement. Celeste’s quiet determination contrasts with Robot’s tender struggle back on Earth, where fading memories and an empty nest force it to confront life without her. The result is a poetic, meditative preview of a film told through image and original score.
The music — composed by Kid Koala — features contributions from Karen O, Emilíana Torrini, Mariana “Ladybug” Vieira, Martha Wainwright, Meagan Smith, and Trixie Whitley, giving the trailer a haunting, intimate soundscape that guides the story in place of dialogue.
Film Synopsis
Space Cadet follows Celeste as she navigates the perils of space on her first solo mission. Back on Earth, Robot must learn what it means to let go while its memories begin to fade. Their parallel journeys explore the invisible threads that bind us, even across vast distances.
A visually stunning meditation on connection and solitude, the film is told entirely through imagery and music, creating a cinematic experience unlike anything else this year.
Credits
Director: Kid Koala (Eric San) Production Company: Outsiders Film Producer: Ginette Petit Executive Producers: Nathalie Bissonnette, Ginette Petit, Michel Pradier Screenplay: Mylène Chollet Music: Kid Koala with Karen O, Mariana “Ladybug” Vieira, Emilíana Torrini, Martha Wainwright, Meagan Smith, Trixie Whitley Production Designer: Lillian Chan Runtime: 86 minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (within 16:9 frame) Sound Format: 5.1 Language: Dialogue‑free Country of Origin: Canada
Festival Selections
Festival de cinéma en famille de Québec (FCEQ), Canada • Professional Jury Awards: Best Film, Best Director • Youth Jury Award: Best Original Score
Young Horizons International Film Festival, Poland • Official Competition – Discoveries Film Competition • Special Mention – Discoveries Film Competition
Rendez-vous du Cinéma Québécois (RVCQ) 2026, Canada • 2026 Young Jury Award
