"Mr. Smith" director will direct the new film "Kill Satoshi Nakamoto", which is expected to be released in 2026

According to BlockBeats, on September 2, according to financefeeds, Pete Davidson and Kathy Affleck will star in "Killing Satoshi", a conspiracy thriller directed by director Doug Liman, known for "Spy Shadows". The film is inspired by a mysterious story surrounding the anonymous founder of Bitcoin and is expected to be released in 2026. According to the film, the film will integrate political conspiracy, cutting-edge spy wars and global power struggles, depicting the contest between governments, Wall Street and Silicon Valley to control the world's monetary system. Producer Ryan Kavanaugh described the project as a fintech drama similar to "Social Networks". "Killing Satoshi Nakamoto" will be director Liman's return to such a subject after "Mr. Smith" and "Edge of Tomorrow". The film is expected to start filming in 2025. The project is being marketed in Toronto and Berlin, with industry insiders revealing its budget of about $60 million to $70 million.