Per Aspera Ad Astra () is a Chinese science fiction adventure film, directed by Han Yan and starring Dylan Wang and Victoria Song, with Zu Feng, Luo Haiqiong, and Wang Duo in supporting roles. The film revolves around a near-future virtual dream system called "Good Dreams" allowing people to create and control their own dream worlds, but inadvertently leading to hidden dangers.
Set in the near future, Per Aspera Ad Astra follows the emergence of the virtual dream system "Good Dreams" which enables people to create and control their dreams. However, as the technology spreads, a crisis begins to unfold. The protagonists, Xu Tianbiao (played by Dylan Wang) and Li Simeng (played by Victoria Song), become trapped in shifting dreamscapes, assuming different identities in each scenario. From a cutlery battle in a Western restaurant to a dystopian gunfight, they transform into assassins, warriors, and ninjas, engaging in clashes with criminal syndicates. As their journey progresses, they uncover the dark secrets hidden within "Good Dreams".
The film is directed by Han Yan, with an original story by Qian Ninghuang. The screenplay was written by Qian Ninghuang, Han Yan, Gao Lu, Liu Dalin, Xu Chen, and Ma Peisi.
The film was originally scheduled for release in mainland China on July 5, 2025. On April 17, the production team announced that due to an increase in post-production VFX workload, the film will be delayed. The film was released on February 17, 2026.