Earth has Terrible Worldbuilding
Earth Has Terrible Worldbuilding is a satirical sci-fi comedy that critiques the “design flaws” of our planet in a humorous and exaggerated way. The movie takes a meta approach, imagining Earth as a poorly designed project created by an inexperienced cosmic developer. With a production budget of $50 million, the film combines cutting-edge CGI with sharp, witty writing to deliver a unique blend of humor and visual spectacle. The movie is set to release in Summer 2025, targeting both science enthusiasts and fans of absurd comedy.
The story follows a group of intergalactic critics who stumble upon Earth while reviewing planets for a cosmic “Best Designed Worlds” competition. As they analyze Earth’s features, they point out its “terrible worldbuilding choices,” such as the existence of platypuses, the impracticality of deep-sea creatures, and the chaotic weather systems. They also highlight Earth’s “overcomplicated biome system” and “unbalanced resource distribution.” The critics’ commentary is interwoven with hilarious flashbacks of the cosmic developer’s failed attempts to fix Earth’s design, leading to even more absurd results.
The film’s marketing campaign has leaned heavily into its satirical premise, with trailers featuring mock “developer patch notes” for Earth, such as “Version 1.0: Added Pandas – Still Unsure of Their Purpose” and “Version 2.3: Introduced Gravity – May Cause Long-Term Issues.” Social media campaigns have included interactive “Earth Design Polls,” where fans can vote on which features they think are Earth’s worst design flaws.
The movie poster for Earth Has Terrible Worldbuilding perfectly captures the film’s tone. It features Earth floating in space, surrounded by absurd elements like multiple moons, floating platypuses, and satirical developer notes pointing to Earth’s “flaws.” The text logo design uses a glitchy, imperfect font for “EARTH,” comic sans for “has TERRIBLE,” and dramatic sci-fi typography for “WORLDBUILDING,” emphasizing the comedic contrast. The tagline, “The Most Overrated Planet in Development,” adds to the humor, while mock review quotes like “Too Many Biomes – IGN Universe” further enhance the satire.
With its unique concept, sharp humor, and visually stunning effects, Earth Has Terrible Worldbuilding is poised to become a cult classic, appealing to audiences who enjoy clever, self-aware comedy.