Virtually Heroes May 2026

: After its 2013 festival debut, the film failed to find a distributor. Director Echternkamp attributed the delay to Corman's dissatisfaction with the financial offers at the time.

: It follows two self-aware video game characters, Sgt. Books (Robert Baker) and Lt. Nova (Brent Chase), who struggle with the absurd, repetitive logic of their virtual world. Virtually Heroes

is an action-comedy film directed by G.J. Echternkamp and produced by legendary B-movie filmmaker Roger Corman . Originally premiering at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival , the movie became a "lost film" for a decade before finally seeing a digital and streaming release in January 2023 . Core Premise : After its 2013 festival debut, the film

: Frustrated by endless cycles of combat and death, Sgt. Books seeks out a foul-mouthed Monk (played by Mark Hamill ) who teaches him the "cheat codes of life" to help him win the game and find love. Production & "Lost" Status Books (Robert Baker) and Lt

The film has received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciate its campy, low-budget charm and Mark Hamill's performance, others have criticized it as:

The film is a meta-satire set within a military video game universe (reminiscent of Call of Duty ):