A Film Made 99 Years Ago Was Set in 2026: Metropolis Finds New Relevance
sarahdrinkwater · x · 2026-09-24
A resurfaced post points out that Metropolis, the classic 1927 sci-fi film, was set in the year 2026 — exactly 99 years ago — making the round date a viral coincidence in AI circles this year.
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