# Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/chinese-sci-fi-thriller-variant-lands-north-american-european-and-asian-deals-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:03:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T22:19:01+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/chinese-sci-fi-thriller-variant-north-america-europe-deals-1236933674/
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Business, Companies, Entertainment, Europe, Film, World

## Key points

- “Variant” has landed distribution deals in multiple regions.
- The sci-fi thriller follows a survivor facing an alien threat 20 years later.
- Cappu Films is still negotiating for territories left open.

## Summary

Chinese sci-fi action thriller “Variant”, directed by Qilin Li, has secured distribution deals across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The sales company Cappu Films announced the agreements at TIFFCOM, expanding the film’s reach while it continues to seek buyers in territories still available.

The story follows Jamie, who survived an alien creature’s attack on a spacecraft and fled to Earth; 20 years later, a new version of the creature resurfaces, bringing him back into danger. Jim Liu stars alongside Shuting Yang and Philippe Joly. Deals include the United States and Canada with International Media Network, Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland with MT Trading, and Latin America with Great Movies; other partners cover Italy, Poland, South Asia, Taiwan and Japan. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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