Pretty Lethal

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Pretty Lethal
Directed by Vicky Jewson
Written byKate Freund
Produced by
  • David Leitch
  • Kelly McCormick
  • Annie Marter
  • Bill Bindley
  • Mike Karz
  • Piers Tempest
Starring
CinematographyBridger Nielson
Edited byRichard Smither
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios (via Prime Video)
Release dates
  • March 13, 2026 (2026-03-13)(SXSW)
  • March 25, 2026 (2026-03-25)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pretty Lethal is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund. It will premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 13, 2026, followed by a streaming release on Prime Video on March 25.

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Premise

A ballet troupe must escape for their lives after their bus breaks down en route to a dance competition.

Cast

Production

The film was first announced as Ballerina Overdrive in February 2023, with Vicky Jewson set to direct and Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi, Isabela Merced, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds and Iris Apatow cast to star. Filming was expected to occur in Serbia in the spring of 2023. [1]

Production was delayed to August 2024, commencing in Budapest, with Headey, Shahidi and Merced having exited the film. Maddie Ziegler, Avantika and Uma Thurman were added to the cast in their place. [2] [3] Filming concluded in October. [4]

The film was later retitled Pretty Lethal. [5]

Release

In November 2024, it was revealed that international sales agent The Veterans had sold all international distribution rights to Amazon MGM Studios. [6] In September 2025, Amazon MGM was reported to be nearing a deal for U.S. distribution rights for $11-12 million, giving them worldwide rights to the film. [7]

It will premiere at the 2026 SXSW Festival on March 13, 2026, [5] and it will be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 25, 2026. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 8, 2023). "Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi, Isabela Merced, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds & Iris Apatow Set For Buzzy Action Pic Ballerina Overdrive From David Leitch & Kelly McCormick's 87North: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 26, 2024). "Maddie Ziegler & Avantika Cast In Ballerina Overdrive From 87North & Gulfstream Pictures". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 28, 2024). "Uma Thurman Joins Cast Of 87North & Gulfstream Pictures' Ballerina Overdrive". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ "That's a wrap", 87North Productions, October 6, 2024
  5. 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 4, 2026). "SXSW Adds 'The Comeback' Season 3 Premiere, Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary, Movies From The Apatow Family & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (November 4, 2024). "The Veterans Founders Vincent Maraval & Kim Fox, Coming Off $100M In Cannes Sales, Talk Emilia Pérez Gamble, Movie Taste & What's Next". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (September 8, 2025). "Amazon Nearing U.S. Deal For All-Female Action Pic 'Ballerina Overdrive' Starring Lana Condor, Maddie Ziegler, Uma Thurman & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Pretty Lethal | Prime Video". Amazon MGM Studios . Retrieved February 4, 2026.
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