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Netflix release of film Sacrifice

Overview

Netflix has released the film ‘Sacrifice’, directed by Romain Gavras and co-written with Will Arbery. Following promotional activities and the release of a trailer in September 2026, the film premiered on the streaming platform on October 16.

Set during a climate charity event on a Greek island hosted by billionaire Ben Bracken (Vincent Cassel) and his wife Gloria (Salma Hayek), the plot follows Mike Tyler, a movie star played by Chris Evans who is attempting a career comeback following a public meltdown. The narrative centers on a group of radical activists, led by a character named Joan played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who take the event's attendees hostage at gunpoint. The group believes that sacrificing three specific individuals—a hero, a villain, and a lover—into a volcano will prevent an impending extinction event and cleanse the planet.

The production is described as a semi-satirical and melancholy work that explores the performative nature of the wealthy and powerful through a cerebral lens, blending thriller, action, and black comedy. The ensemble cast includes Salma Hayek, John Malkovich, Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, Ambika Mod, and Charli XCX. While primarily a Netflix production, the film has seen theatrical releases in certain regions. A 4K Collector’s Edition is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027.

Entities

Anya Taylor-Joy · Romain Gavras · Chris Evans · Netflix · Diamond Films

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Netflix film Sacrifice starring Chris Evans to receive 4K release

    The Netflix thriller ‘Sacrifice’, directed by Romain Gavras and starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, will be released on 4K Collector’s Edition on January 15, 2027.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Netflix film ‘Sacrifice’ to release October 16

    Netflix is releasing ‘Sacrifice’ on October 16, 2026. Directed by Romain Gavras, the satirical action film stars Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy in a story about a radical group hijacking a charity gala.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sacrifice film starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy to release in October

    Directed by Romain Gavras, the satirical film ‘Sacrifice’ starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy arrives in Brazilian theaters on October 15, 2026.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sacrifice film trailer debuts starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy

    The trailer for ‘Sacrifice’, a dark comedy starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, has debuted. The film follows a cult taking celebrities hostage to perform a volcanic sacrifice.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix releases trailer for Sacrifice starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy

    Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Sacrifice, a comedy thriller starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy about a radical group kidnapping elites to perform a ritual sacrifice.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix releases first look at ‘Sacrifice’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans

    Netflix has released first images for ‘Sacrifice’, a thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans, set to debut in the US and France on October 16, 2026.

Sources

4kfilme.de · comingsoon.net · desitalkchicago.com · election-presidentielle.linternaute.com · elinformanteperu.com · exame.com · gala.de · hot100fm.com.au · jwave.com.br · ouniversodatv.com · pk.ign.com · sea.ign.com · sucodemanga.com.br · wavefm.com.au · weltexpresso.de · za.ign.com

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