The Butterfly Effect (2004) Apr 2026

: Adhering to its title's namesake in chaos theory, every small change Evan makes triggers massive, often horrific ripple effects in the present. He wakes up in alternate realities ranging from being a successful fraternity brother to a double-amputee or a prisoner. Production & Reception

: Despite poor critical reception upon its release on 23 January 2004, the film was a commercial hit, grossing over $96 million worldwide on a modest $13 million budget . The Butterfly Effect (2004)

: An alternate version of the theatrical ending where Evan turns around and follows Kayleigh after they pass on the street. : Adhering to its title's namesake in chaos

is a psychological sci-fi thriller that explores the dark side of time travel and the unintended consequences of trying to "fix" the past. Written and directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, the film stars Ashton Kutcher in a departure from his typical comedic roles as Evan Treborn, a man who discovers he can travel back in time to inhabit his younger self through his childhood journals. Plot & Premise : An alternate version of the theatrical ending