AUM: The Cult at the End of the World ( 2025 )

Overview

The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples. A Sundance premiere.

Top Cast

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archival)

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archival)

Ronald Reagan

Self (archival)

Donald Trump

Self (archival)