Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, is a genre-defying multiversal adventure that blends action, absurdist comedy, sci-fi, and heartfelt drama. The film centers on Evelyn Wang (played by Michelle Yeoh), a weary laundromat owner struggling with taxes, family tensions, and personal regret. When she is suddenly pulled into a cosmic conflict across infinite universes, Evelyn discovers alternate versions of herself and must learn to harness the power of her multiversal selves to save existence from a chaotic force—embodied in her own daughter, Joy. With rapid pacing, wild editing, and deeply emotional storytelling, the film tackles themes of identity, generational trauma, and the overwhelming weight of choice in a chaotic world. Made on a modest budget of around $25 million, Everything Everywhere All at Once became an unexpected cultural phenomenon and critical darling. It grossed over $140 million globally, becoming A24’s highest-grossing film. The film swept the 2023 Academy Awards, winning seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh, and both Supporting Actor and Actress for Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Critics praised its originality, emotional resonance, and bold storytelling. Despite its chaotic style and maximalist aesthetic, it resonated deeply with audiences for its intimate exploration of love, acceptance, and the power of choosing kindness. It’s now widely considered one of the most inventive and impactful films of the decade.