Love Me: All we know About the Post-Apocalyptic Romance Starring Kristen Stewart & Steven Yeun

The recently released trailer for Love Me has set social media alight, offering a glimpse into this unique post-apocalyptic romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun. The film follows a buoy and a satellite that form a connection in a world devoid of humanity. 

Their journey, filled with animation, live-action, and animatronics, explores what it means to be alive and in love in a seemingly desolate future. Love Me made its mark at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. 

This recognition highlights the film's groundbreaking exploration of AI, technology, and identity. Stewart and Yeun's performances are expected to be a highlight, with both actors bringing depth to their machine-turned-humans characters.

Curious about the unconventional love story between a buoy and a satellite? Love Me promises to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about romance and connection. As new details come to light, we’ll keep you updated with the latest insights into this fascinating film. Stay tuned!

Release date & Where to Watch

Love Me will premiere in US theaters on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and is rated R for some sexuality and nudity.

The film had its debut in the US Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19, 2024.

What is Love Me About?

Love Me is a post-apocalyptic romance that tells the story of a buoy and a satellite, who meet online long after humanity’s extinction. The film explores their journey as they discover what life was like on Earth, ultimately learning what it means to be alive and in love. 

Blending live-action, animation, and animatronics, Love Me showcases Kristen Stewart as the buoy and Steven Yeun as the satellite, both of whom evolve from robotic machines into human-like beings.

Set "in the not-too-distant future, after the end of humanity," the story spans "billions of years," with the buoy and satellite using YouTube lifestyle content to emulate human interactions. As they evolve from virtual avatars to flesh-and-blood humans, they fall in love, exploring the concept of artificial intelligence and identity. 

Directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, who described the film as "a love story between a satellite and a buoy; it's hard to explain," aimed to create a narrative that makes audiences feel both "big and small at the same time."

A breakout hit at Sundance, Love Me is the Zucheros’ debut feature film, combining innovative techniques like live action, animatronics, animation, and game engine software. The film focuses on the connection and transformation between two unconventional characters in a post-human world.

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Who’s in the cast of Love Me?

• Kristen Stewart (Twilight, Love Lies Bleeding) as Me / Deja
• Steven Yeun (Minari, Beef) as Iam / Liam

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Is There a Trailer for the Love Me film?

In the official trailer for Love Me, Kristen Stewart portrays Me, a technologically advanced buoy navigating the ocean, while Steven Yeun plays Iam, a satellite orbiting Earth. Their paths cross in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has long since vanished. 

Guided solely by the remnants of the internet, they embark on a journey to understand the essence of being alive and the complexities of love. As they delve deeper into their exploration, Me and Iam engage in role-playing as animated versions of Deja and Liam, a couple they discover online. 

This virtual interaction leads them to question their own identities and the nature of their connection. Me reflects, "I'm not even a buoy anymore," indicating her evolving sense of self. Iam adds, "We're becoming who we are," highlighting their mutual transformation.

The trailer concludes with a poignant moment where Me expresses her desire to be with Iam, stating, "I want to be us." This line encapsulates their journey toward self-discovery and the formation of a unique bond in a world devoid of human presence. For a visual glimpse into this unique narrative, you can watch the official trailer below.

Behind the Scenes

Love Me is a 2025 American post-apocalyptic romance film directed by Sam and Andy Zuchero in their feature directorial debuts. The film is co-produced by ShivHans Pictures and distributed by Bleecker Street in the United States, with WME Independent handling international sales rights. 

The production companies behind it are AgX, 2AM, Scythia Films, and ShivHans Pictures, with producers Luca Borghese, Julie Goldstein, Shivani Rawant, and Kevin Rowe. In an introductory video released by the Sundance Institute, the Zucheros shared that Love Me was filmed in diverse locations including the ocean, frozen lakes, the desert, and sound stages. 

They were inspired by the Santa Monica Mountains near their home in Topanga, California, saying in a LA Times video, "These mountains make you feel so small and beg you to ponder your own insignificance and ask what fossils we’d leave behind."

Speaking about the film to Variety, Sam and Andy Zuchero expressed excitement about working with Bleecker Street, stating, "We are excited to have Bleecker Street onboard as the newest member of our passionate ‘Love Me’ team to bring the film to audiences and theaters nationwide." 

At Deadline’s Sundance Studio earlier this year, actress Kristen Stewart shared her thoughts on the film. "The movie’s about everyone, all of our projections, fears and insecurities," she said. 

"The way we interact with ourselves and each other, the way we present. The negotiation between lies and manipulation and also disparity in wanting to be seen. I just looked at it [the script] and was like, ‘Oh so I could play everyone in the whole world in this movie, and then really I could only play myself.’… When I watched the movie it’s like everyone I’ve ever met is in it." she added.

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