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Little Major Tom: Into the Universe
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Plot: When a severe hurricane threatens Earth, Tom (who struggles with anxiety about his first spacewalk) and his brave friend Stella must leave their training at Space Base 1 to repair a broken weather satellite within 48 hours.
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Characters: Features protagonists Tom and Stella, their AI-powered robot cat "Pluty" (Plutinchen), and a strict AI guide named Cody.
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Themes: The film covers environmental awareness (climate change), resilience, friendship, and space exploration.
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Production: Produced by Softmachine and directed by Peter Popp, this 25-minute to 35-minute (varies by venue) show is designed for planetariums and 360-degree immersive theaters.
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Origin: Based on the German children's book series Der kleine Major Tom, which was inspired by the Peter Schilling song