Hot Spot

Name: Hot Spot
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller
Released: 2026-08-21
Cast: Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace, Reika Kirishima, Filippa Kaye, George Aurimas Cris

2026 | 101 min | Science Fiction, Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Blade Runner or Upgrade, start here.
The mood: Tense, gritty.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerWeak
$256K worldwide on a $6 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing