Netflix has just released a new trailer for A House of Dynamite, the highly anticipated political thriller from the Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty). The high-stakes story follows the U.S. government as they scramble to deal with a single nuclear missile launched at the city of Chicago by an unidentified foreign power.
Written by Noah Oppenheim, the film features the star-studded cast of Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Gabriel Bᴀsso, and more. A House of Dynamite premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Lion. The film will see a limited theatrical release on October 10, before streaming globally on Netflix on October 24.
Netflix has now revealed the official trailer for A House of Dynamite, showcasing an action-packed look at the political thriller. The trailer wastes no time pulling audiences into the chaos, opening with radar screens lighting up and military alarms blaring, showing various government officials as they are faced with the dire situation. See this trailer below:
In an interview with TUDUM, Bigelow discussed the premise, highlighting the people-centric nature of the film, rather than focusing on action. Teasing A House of Dynamite‘s plot, Bigelow stated: “These are dedicated professionals at the highest level of government being called on to make impossible decisions in the most extreme circumstances imaginable, which is almost scarier in a way.”
What This Means For A House Of Dynamite
The trailer confirms that A House of Dynamite is not just another disaster movie, but a taut political thriller grounded in realism, something which Kathryn Bigelow excels at. Her return to feature filmmaking after an eight-year hiatus already has audiences intrigued, and with A House of Dynamite drawing early acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes, the trailer will only increase anticipation.
With Elba as a wartime president, Ferguson in a commanding military role, and a supporting lineup including Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, and Jonah Hauer-King, A House of Dynamite promises emotionally-charged performances under extreme pressure. Furthermore, Netflix seems confident in the film’s potential, rolling it out theatrically ahead of streaming, potentially pushing Bigelow’s film as a major awards contender.
Our Take On A House Of Dynamite’s Trailer
A House of Dynamite appears to be Bigelow’s most urgent and explosive movie yet. The trailer immediately signals a return to the kind of real-time storytelling that made Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker so critically acclaimed. The narrative feels terrifyingly real, and it effectively balances global politics with personal stakes, as we catch glimpses of specific personnel.
The cinematography is cold and sharp, matching the film’s tone, and the trailer’s pacing mirrors the countdown clock that drives the plot in a way that’s reminiscent of films like Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5. If the full movie delivers on the trailer’s promise, A House of Dynamite could be one of the defining and award-winning political thrillers of the decade.
