"Trace Project," an AI-generated sci-fi feature film, premiered on Aug. 9, 2026, in its only scheduled public screening in Singapore. The 64-minute movie follows Lin Jiajun, an ordinary young man from Singapore, who overcomes social stigma, his humble background, and his father's disapproval to become the nation's first astronaut picked for a historic Mars exploration programme. Ahead of its release, the film received online backlash, with some calling it "AI slop" and an "insult" to the local film industry. A reviewer paid S$21.50 for tickets, comprising S$19 for the actual tickets and S$2.50 for online booking convenience fees. One friend, Matthew, also paid S$21.50 to attend. Checks by Mothership revealed that more than 80 per cent of seats were occupied. Upon arrival, the team at FizzDragon, the production company, was handing out tickets to invited audiences, including content creators, contributors, and their friends and family. Pax Chen, founder and CEO of FizzDragon, claimed that "around 50 per cent bought the tickets" and "another 50 per cent" were invited. A significant number of middle-aged individuals entered the cinema hall. Before the screening, the FizzDragon team greeted the crowd, and former People's Action Party (PAP) Member of Parliament Teo Ho Pin addressed the audience, sharing about Singapore's aspirations "to be