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Unexpected Treasures
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Official release poster
Directed byJohn Paul Ungaretti
Written byJohn Paul Ungaretti
Christina Heller
Produced byChristina Heller
StarringMike Manning, Olivia Blue, Lauren Han
Production
company
Desert Fishbowl
Distributed byPending
Release date
July 24, 2025 (2025-07-24)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unexpected Treasures is a 2025 American science fiction film written by John Paul Ungaretti and Christina Heller. Heller produced the feature, and it was directed by Ungaretti. The film stars Mike Manning, Olivia Blue, Lauren Han, AnnaMaria Demara, Michael Dunn, Jay Whittaker, Rex Edhlund and Aaron Groben.[1] It premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2025 and is scheduled for release in September 2025 on major streaming platforms.[2]

Cast

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  • Mike Manning as Sam[3]
  • Olivia Blue as Hartley[4]
  • Laura Han as Kaia[5]
  • AnnaMaria Demara as June[6]
  • Michael Dunn as Frank[6]
  • Rex Edhlund as Max[6]
  • Jay Whittaker as The Bad Guy[7]
  • Aaron Groben as James[3]

Production

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Filming took place in Pioneertown, Landers, and Giant Rock in the Mojave Desert, California.[8] The screenplay was co-written by Christina Heller and John Paul Ungaretti, with Heller also serving as producer.

Release

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The film held its world premiere at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2025.[8]

References

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  1. ^ ADD COMIC-CON OR PRESS SOURCE HERE
  2. ^ ""Unexpected Treasures" Film Landing at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Screening, Panel". 24 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b "'Beyond the Gates' Star Mike Manning Unveils First Look at Quirky New Film". 25 June 2025.
  4. ^ Complex, Valerie (May 3, 2024). "Mike Manning And Olivia Blue To Star In Alien Adventure Film 'Unexpected Treasures'".
  5. ^ Ryan, Matt (August 18, 2025). "Moderated by Matt: Unexpected Treasures with Lauren Han (Actress) at 2025 Comic Con". Matt Ryan.
  6. ^ a b c Hullender, Tatiana (June 24, 2025). "Unexpected Treasures: Your Next Favorite Alien Adventure Movie Is Coming To SDCC 2025". ScreenRant.
  7. ^ Nash, Anthony (July 7, 2025). "Unexpected Treasures Teaser Trailer: Alien Runs From Bounty Hunter in Sci-Fi Movie | Exclusive".
  8. ^ a b Dixon, Kerry (June 24, 2025). ""Unexpected Treasures" Film Landing at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Screening, Panel".
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