Sacrifice (2025 film)

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Sacrifice
Directed by Romain Gavras
Written by
Produced by
  • Romain Gavras
  • Robert Walak
  • Jacob Perlin
  • Gregory Jankilevitsch
  • Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska
  • Giorgios Karnavas
Starring
CinematographyMatias Boucard
Edited byBenjamin Weill
Production
companies
  • Iconoclast
  • Mid March Media
  • Film4
  • Heretic Films
Release date
  • 6 September 2025 (2025-09-06)(TIFF)
Running time
103 minutes [1]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • Greece
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Sacrifice is an upcoming action adventure comedy film directed by Romain Gavras, and co-written by Gavras and Will Arbery. It stars an ensemble cast that features Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Charli XCX and John Malkovich.

Contents

The film will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025.

Premise

A film star attempting a comeback is abducted along with two others by a radical group that believes that by sacrificing three people, it would save humanity.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2024 that Romain Gavras was set to direct and co-write the film, with Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek and Brendan Fraser cast to star. [2] In September 2024, Sam Richardson joined the cast, with Fraser exiting due to scheduling conflicts. [3] In November 2024, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Yung Lean, Jade Croot, Jeremy O. Harris and Miriam Silverman joined the cast, with Cassel replacing Fraser. [4]

Principal photography began in November 2024, in Greece, Bulgaria, and Iceland. [4] Filming wrapped on December 30, 2024. [5]

References

  1. "Sacrifice". Toronto International Film Festival . Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 2, 2024). "Hot Cannes Package: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek & Brendan Fraser Lead Cast On Romain Gavras-Directed 'Sacrifice'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  3. Kroll, Justin (September 18, 2024). "Sam Richardson Joins Ensemble Of Romain Gavras-Directed Pic 'Sacrifice'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Wieseman, Andreas (November 4, 2024). "Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Rapper Yung Lean & More Join Chris Evans & Anya Taylor-Joy In 'Sacrifice' With Filming Underway In Europe". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  5. "Romain Gavras Films "Sacrifice" in Greece with Star-Studded Cast". Greek City Times. December 31, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2025.