2026 release date set for 'Killing Satoshi' Bitcoin movie starring Pete Davidson

Hollywood bad boy Pete Davidson is set to headline a controversial Bitcoin thriller titled “Killing Satoshi.” The film dives into the shadowy world of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, whose very existence has sparked endless debate and conspiracy theories across the digital landscape.

Doug Liman has been tapped to direct this conspiracy thriller that promises to expose one of the 21st century’s most intriguing mysteries: Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity and why powerful global entities might consider this knowledge dangerous. Oscar winner Casey Affleck will join Davidson in the cast, though their specific roles remain closely guarded secrets.

The project marks the comeback of Ryan Kavanaugh, a former Hollywood financier whose studio collapsed into bankruptcy in 2015. Having reinvented himself as a crypto enthusiast in recent years, Kavanaugh is producing alongside Lawrence Grey and Shane Valdez, with Jared Underwood of Aperture Media serving as executive producer.

Filming begins this October in London, targeting a 2026 release. The timing coincides with Davidson’s personal milestone as he prepares for fatherhood with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt.

Beyond just entertainment, the film explores how Bitcoin has fundamentally challenged traditional financial systems since its 2009 creation. While crypto advocates view Satoshi as a revolutionary hero empowering individual financial freedom, establishment powers perceive the innovation as deeply threatening.

Bitcoin analysts believe Satoshi mined approximately 1 million coins between 2009-2010, worth a staggering $64 billion today. Curiously, these wallets have remained untouched beyond initial test transactions - a fortune frozen in digital amber.

“I love David and Goliath stories,” Liman explained. “‘Killing Satoshi’ follows unlikely antiheroes taking on the most powerful people on the planet in an epic battle that strikes at the core of what money is and who controls it.”

Kavanaugh draws parallels to another tech-focused drama: “We look at this film much the same way as we did with ‘Social Network’ and its examination of Facebook. This should equally be a look into what Bitcoin really is.”

The producers promise a tense narrative blending political intrigue, high-tech espionage, and criminal elements as global powers clash for control of Bitcoin’s future.