Colin Farrell’s first ever Netflix movie has just been announced, and with the announcement came some first look images and a release date for the upcoming film. Netflix is known for releasing prestigious films that often perform incredibly well in awards season, and this upcoming adaptation of a novel may be doing the same when it is released this fall.

Colin Farrell is one of the most popular actors working today, with him recently gaining mᴀssive notoriety for his role as Oswald Cobb in The Batman and The Penguin. Farrell has also appeared in notable movies like The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, The Lobster, Total Recall, and more, and this new Netflix film may be added to that list.

Colin Farrell Is Starring In Netflix’s Ballad Of A Small Player

& The First Images Look Incredible

Netflix has released the first images of Ballad of a Small Player, an upcoming film starring Colin Farrell. The movie is directed by Edward Berger, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front and the 2024 film Conclave. Ballad of a Small Player is written by Rowan Joffé, the writer of 28 Weeks Later and The American.

Based on Lawrence Osborne’s 2014 novel, Ballad of a Small Player follows Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a gambler who is hiding out in Macau, China where his past begins to catch up to him. The psychological thriller also stars Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings, and Tilda Swinton.

The first images for Ballad of a Small Player show Colin Farrell gambling, walking through China, and in distress, highlighting the emotional state that the character will be in throughout the film. Little is known about the film beyond this Tudum release, but Ballad of a Small Player is set to be one of the most exciting films yet to release in 2025.

Ballad of a Small Player will release on Netflix on October 29, 2025.

Our Take On Ballad Of A Small Player

How Will It Compare To Berger’s Other Films?

Ballad of a Small Player is incredibly exciting, especially after Edward Berger’s previous two films. All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave were incredible, and hopefully Berger will continue his H๏τ streak with his next film.

Similarly, Colin Farrell has been on an incredible H๏τ streak recently, with The Banshees of Inisherin and his performance as the Penguin in The Batman franchise being some of the actor’s best roles. More will be learned when the first Ballad of a Small Player trailer is released, showing off Colin Farrell’s latest performance.