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Project Power

Project Power is a 2020 American science fiction action film directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost and written by Mattson Tomlin.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Project Power is a 2020 American science fiction action film directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost and written by Mattson Tomlin. Set in New Orleans, it follows a former soldier, a police officer, and a teenage dealer who try to stop the spread of a pill that grants unpredictable superpowers for five minutes. The film was released by Netflix on August 14, 2020.

Plot

The film follows three main characters who become involved in the search for the source of the Power pill in New Orleans. The pill grants powers for five minutes, but the specific ability and risks vary by user.

Cast

The principal cast includes Jamie Foxx as a former soldier, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a police officer, and Dominique Fishback as a teenage dealer. Other credited performers include Colson Baker, Rodrigo Santoro, Amy Landecker, and Allen Maldonado.

Production

Project Power was directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost from a screenplay by Mattson Tomlin. It was produced by Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless.

Release

Netflix released the film on 14 August 2020. It was distributed as a streaming original rather than through a traditional theatrical release.

Key facts

  • Project Power is a 2020 American science fiction action film directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost.
  • The film stars Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback.
  • It centres on a pill called Power that gives users temporary, unpredictable superpowers.
  • The story is set in New Orleans and follows three characters working to stop the drug's distribution.
  • Netflix released the film on August 14, 2020.
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Canadian context

Project Power is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and is part of the wider catalogue of American Netflix original films accessible in Canada.[4][6]

Frequently asked questions

What is Project Power about?
It is about a pill called Power that gives users temporary, unpredictable superpowers, and the people trying to stop its spread in New Orleans.
Who directed Project Power?
Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost directed the film.
Who stars in Project Power?
The main cast includes Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback.
When was Project Power released?
It was released on August 14, 2020.
Where is Project Power set?
The film is set in New Orleans.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Power
    Supports: Director, writers, producers, cast, plot, and release date.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80204465
    Supports: Official synopsis, setting, and principal cast.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7550000/
    Supports: Plot premise and release information.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/it/title/80204465
    Supports: Availability on Netflix and Italian synopsis indicating the film's premise.