“The Horizon Protocol” is this summer’s surprise cinematic gem, a sleek, intelligent, and emotionally charged science-fiction thriller that manages to blend dazzling futuristic tech with deeply human questions about memory, identity, and sacrifice. Set in the year 2089, Earth teeters on the brink of collapse due to irreversible climate decay. A secretive global agency launches The Horizon Protocol, a desperate project to digitally archive the minds of the brightest scientists and launch them into orbit, preserving human intellect even if the planet dies. When Dr. Elia Knox (Florence Pugh), a neuroscientist haunted by her brother's mysterious death, uncovers hidden flaws in the system, she joins forces with rogue engineer Kai Voss (John Boyega) to reveal a chilling truth: someone is manipulating the minds stored in orbit, and rewriting history itself. Director Ava Montgomery creates a world that feels eerily plausible, with stunning visuals that never overshadow the narrative. Think Blade Runner 2049 meets Black Mirror, but with a cinematic soul that’s fully her own. The score by Hans Zimmer is spine-tingling, synth-heavy, yet emotional. “The Horizon Protocol” is that rare sci-fi film that excites your brain as much as your senses. It's emotionally gripping, narratively tight, and aesthetically rich. If you're into Inception, Ex Machina, or Arrival this one's for you.