# Netflix release of film Sacrifice > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-release-of-film-sacrifice > Updated: 2026-09-24T19:42:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. Netflix has begun promotional activities for the upcoming film ‘Sacrifice’, directed by Romain Gavras and co-written with Will Arbery. Following the release of first-look images in August, the first trailer and official poster were released in September. The film is described as a dark comedy thriller and satire on wealth, fame, and inequality. The plot centers on a radical cult led by Joan, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who takes celebrity and billionaire guests hostage at an environmental charity gala. The group believes a catastrophic extinction event is imminent and seeks to appease a nearby volcano through human sacrifice. The ensemble cast includes Chris Evans as Mike Tyler, a movie star attempting to regain relevance, alongside Salma Hayek, John Malkovich, Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, and Ambika Mod, with appearances by Yung Lean and Charli XCX. ‘Sacrifice’ is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on October 16, 2026, while Diamond Films will release the film in Brazilian cinemas on October 15. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sacrifice-film-trailer-debuts-starring-chris-evans-and-anya-taylor-joy ### 2026-09-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-releases-trailer-for-sacrifice-starring-chris-evans-and-anya-taylor-joy ### 2026-08-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-releases-first-look-at-sacrifice-starring-anya-taylor-joy-and-chris-evans --- Cite as: Netflix release of film Sacrifice. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-release-of-film-sacrifice