The science fiction film 'Ad Astra' directed by James Gray was released in theaters.
Principal photography for the film 'Ad Astra' began.
Brad Pitt was cast as the lead actor playing Roy McBride in 'Ad Astra'.
Roy McBride is born and grows up with his father an esteemed astronaut; Roy joins NASA and becomes an accomplished astronaut himself.
Roy's father, Clifford McBride, leads a manned mission to Neptune to search for intelligent life and conduct deep space research.
The Lima Project led by Clifford McBride loses communication with Earth, and Clifford is presumed lost in space near Neptune.
Strange energy surges originating near Neptune endanger Earth's space installations, triggering global concern.
Roy McBride is selected and ordered to undertake a perilous mission across the solar system to find his father and stop the energy surges.
Roy goes to the Moon to inspect the communications facility for evidence related to the disruptions and to recover encrypted messages.
Roy travels to Mars and partners with astronauts there to repair the damaged communications network to maintain contact with deep space missions.
Roy faces several dangerous situations including attacks from space pirates and equipment failures while traveling beyond Mars.
Roy arrives at the site of the Lima Project and discovers clues revealing the fate of his father and the true nature of the energy surges.
Roy encounters his father Clifford, whose mission has driven him to obsession and caused catastrophic consequences for Earth.
Clifford sacrifices himself by detonating an explosive device to stop further energy surges and save Earth from destruction.
Roy returns to Earth, reconciles with his past and reconnects with his family, bringing closure to his journey.
