It is one of those things you’d swear is true. If you closed your eyes and tried to picture a Mila Kunis Ashton Kutcher movie, you can probably see the poster. You can see them laughing in a rainstorm or arguing in a kitchen. But here is the weird part: that movie doesn't exist. Not really.
Outside of their time on That '70s Show and a very weird, very brief blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in 2014, these two have never headlined a feature film together. It feels like a glitch in the Hollywood matrix. They are one of the most famous couples on the planet, they have incredible on-screen chemistry, and yet, they’ve spent their entire film careers staying in completely different lanes.
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Honestly, the way their lives mirrored their work is way more interesting than any script a studio could have greenlit anyway.
The 2011 Rom-Com Glitch: No Strings vs. Benefits
In 2011, Hollywood did something bizarre. It released two movies with the exact same plot, just months apart.
Ashton Kutcher starred in No Strings Attached with Natalie Portman. A few months later, Mila Kunis starred in Friends with Benefits with Justin Timberlake. Both movies are about two friends who decide to have a physical relationship without the "messiness" of feelings. Both movies end with the characters realizing that, yeah, feelings are actually unavoidable.
The irony is thick. At the time, Mila and Ashton weren't even dating. They were just former co-stars who kept in touch. But fast forward a year to 2012, and they literally started living out the plot of those two movies.
Ashton has talked about this on several podcasts, including Chicks in the Office. He basically admitted that they entered into a "no strings" agreement in real life, thinking they could outsmart the system. They couldn't. Just like in their respective movies, they caught feelings, got married in 2015, and now have two kids. It's the ultimate case of life imitating art—except the art featured different co-stars.
That Time They Were (Sorta) in a Movie Together
If you are a completionist looking for a Mila Kunis Ashton Kutcher movie credit, the closest you will get is the 2014 remake of Annie.
It isn't a starring role. It isn't even a supporting role. It’s a "movie within a movie." In the film, the characters go to see a fictional blockbuster called MoonQuake Lake.
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This fake movie is a parody of young adult dystopian dramas like Twilight or The Hunger Games. Mila plays a girl who has to return to the moon (it’s a whole thing), and Ashton plays her tearful lover. Rihanna even shows up as a blue-skinned alien villain. It’s about four minutes of screen time, but technically, it’s the only time they’ve shared a silver screen credit as a couple.
Why Haven't They Done a Real Movie Since?
You’d think a studio would be throwing money at them to do a romantic comedy. People love them. The built-in marketing is insane. So why the radio silence?
- The "Work-Life" Boundary: Many Hollywood couples avoid working together because it puts a massive strain on the relationship. If the movie bombs, it’s a shared failure. If the filming schedule is grueling, neither parent is home with the kids.
- The That '70s Show Legacy: They already gave the world Jackie and Kelso. In a way, they’ve already "done" the definitive version of their on-screen pairing. Anything else might feel like a cheap imitation of the characters that made them famous.
- The That '90s Show Cameo: We did get a tiny taste of them back together on the small screen in the first season of That '90s Show on Netflix. Seeing them as a married version of Jackie and Kelso was a massive hit for fans, but they’ve already signaled they won't be back for more. They did it as a "thank you" to the show that started it all.
Making Sense of the Missing Movie
It’s actually kind of refreshing that they haven't cashed in on a mediocre rom-com. In an era where every celebrity couple has a reality show or a joint brand, keeping their professional lives separate—minus the occasional charity work or hilarious wine commercial—makes their relationship feel more authentic.
They don't need a movie to prove they have chemistry. The world already watched them grow up together on television.
If you are looking to scratch that itch, your best bet isn't a movie theater. It's a rewatch of the "Garage Sale" episode of That '70s Show or maybe just tracking down that weird MoonQuake Lake clip on YouTube.
How to get your Mila and Ashton fix:
- The Annie (2014) Cameo: Watch it specifically for the MoonQuake Lake parody. It’s ridiculous.
- The Double Feature: Watch No Strings Attached and Friends with Benefits back-to-back. It’s the closest you’ll get to seeing the "vibe" of their real-life romance starting up.
- That '90s Show (Season 1): The pilot episode features their big return. It's short, but it's the only modern footage of them acting opposite one another.
Sometimes, the best Mila Kunis Ashton Kutcher movie is the one that never got made because the real story was better anyway.
Next Step for You: If you're feeling nostalgic, go back and watch the pilot of That '90s Show on Netflix to see their most recent on-screen interaction as Jackie and Kelso. It's the only place to see their updated dynamic in 2026.