Harmony Korine began conceptualizing this after wanting to make a movie about "what comes after movies".
Harmony Korine acquired the infrared cameras used to shoot the film from NASA.
The film received a 10-minute standing ovation after its premiere at Venice Film Festival, where it screened out of competition, despite a flurry of walkouts. The premiere was not the first time "Aggro Dr1ft" prompted walkouts. At a press screening on Friday night, at least 20 people left during the film.
This is the first production under Harmony Korine's new EDGLRD banner.