Documentary

The Megatsunami That Struck the Entire Planet

SiftCine selected 2026 4 min

A cinematic reconstruction of the megatsunami triggered by the Chicxulub asteroid impact, tracing its effects across oceans and coastlines 66 million years ago.

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About this film

A cinematic documentary from Causality Labs reconstructs the megatsunami triggered by the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago.

Synopsis

The film follows the waves from Australia and New Zealand back toward the Gulf of Mexico, showing how the effects intensified closer to the impact site. AI-generated reconstructions illustrate the immense movement of water, rock, sediment, and debris across oceans and coastlines.

Themes

  • Prehistoric Earth and the Chicxulub impact
  • Megatsunamis and ocean dynamics
  • Mass extinction and planetary change

AI Production

Causality Labs uses AI-generated imagery to visualize the impact and its aftermath. These scenes are reconstructions of prehistoric events.

Additional Credits

  • Creator / Studio: Causality Labs
  • Original release: June 24, 2026
Creator
Causality Labs
Format
Documentary
Released
2026
Genres
Documentary, Natural History, Prehistory, Science
Selection
Human curated