[Trailer] Idris Elba & Rebecca Ferguson Brace for Nuclear Chaos in Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’

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Kathryn Bigelow returns as a director for her first film since “Detroit” in 2017, and this new project will depict escalating nuclear tensions on the big screen.

In simpler terms, the fresh trailer for her upcoming movie titled “A House of Dynamite” has been released, and it appears to be among the most gripping political thrillers expected in 2025.

In this film, Idris Elba portrays the role of the U.S. President, while Rebecca Ferguson takes on the character of Captain Olivia Walker, a key figure serving as the liaison between the White House and military leaders.

The narrative unfolds around the turmoil within Washington, as political figures race against time to devise a response, following a mysterious nation firing a nuclear missile targeted at Chicago. It was when the project was initially unveiled that Netflix revealed both the storyline and the cast details.

A new day unfolds in the usual manner. Acclaimed filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow presents to us “A House of Dynamite”.

Featuring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Available in select theaters…

— Netflix (@netflix) September 3, 2025

In this production, we have several well-known actors taking on key roles. Gabriel Basso portrays Jake Baerington, the Deputy National Security Advisor; Jared Harris assumes the role of Secretary of Defense Reid Baker; Tracy Letts takes on General Anthony Brody; Anthony Ramos is tasked with playing Major Daniel Gonzalez, who oversees a military base designed for early detection of threats.

In the cast lineup, we find Moses Ingram portraying Cathy Rogers, a FEMA official responsible for disaster preparedness. Jonah Hauer-King takes on the role of Robert Reeves, a strategic advisor. The ensemble also includes Greta Lee, Jason Clarke, Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry playing the First Lady, Kyle Allen, Kaitlyn Dever, Francesca Carpanini, Abubakr Ali, and Angel Reese, who appears as herself in a cameo role.

On September 2, 2025, the movie made its global debut at the Venice International Film Festival, vying for the prestigious Golden Lion award.

The reviews for this movie have been exceptionally positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, it’s currently receiving a thumbs-up from 88% of critics, and on Metacritic, it has an overall score of 88 out of 100, which translates to “universal acclaim.

In May 2024, it was initially announced that a political thriller titled “A House of Dynamite” would be directed by Kathryn Bigelow, as Netflix made this announcement. Filming for the movie started in Trenton, New Jersey towards the end of the same year and concluded by December, based on reports from Variety and Deadline. It wasn’t until June 2025 that the official title was disclosed.

The film is set to premiere in cinemas across the UK on October 3. A week and a half later, it will be shown in selected theatres in the US on October 10. Two weeks after that, it becomes available for streaming globally on Netflix, starting from October 24.

In other words, with an impressive ensemble of actors, director Bigelow’s knack for creating tension, and a plot that unfolds in real-time as authorities confront a nuclear crisis, A House of Dynamite promises to be one of the most buzzed-about thrillers this year. The trailer suggests that it isn’t just a political drama; rather, it is a high-stakes race against time.

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2025-09-03 16:46