Instagram/Steven Soderbergh & Wagne Movie Soderbergh directs a Spanish-American War film starring Wagner Moura, using groundbreaking AI technology to tell a timely historical story. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steven Soderbergh is preparing to direct a new movie set during the Spanish-American War, combining historical storytelling with modern technology. The acclaimed filmmaker revealed that he intends to utilize a lot of AI in the production of this upcoming project. He described the story as compelling and unique, noting that it has rarely been explored in cinema.