Sacrifice, a darkly comic thriller by director Romain Gavras, arrives on Netflix October 16, 2026, in the United States and France. Netflix’s official film guide names Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy among the leads and outlines a story of an upscale charity gathering that turns into a dangerous hostage situation.
What is the plot of Sacrifice?
Evans plays a movie star experiencing a personal crisis; Taylor-Joy portrays a radical figure whose group disrupts the gala. Gavras has described the movie’s inspiration as a mixture of ancient mythology and heightened modern spectacle. The film is not marketed as a documentary about a real hostage-taking.
Cast and production details
The ensemble includes Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Yung Lean, Charli xcx, John Malkovich and Salma Hayek Pinault. Netflix notes that production took place on location across Greece, Bulgaria and Iceland, a distinctive logistical decision for its volcanic imagery.
When can audiences watch?
October 16 is the confirmed streaming date for the United States and France; availability elsewhere must be checked against regional Netflix catalogs. No theatrical grosses or Netflix viewing figures have been established for an unreleased film.
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