Charlize Theron fights for her life in the Australian wilderness in the first trailer for Apex, a new action film coming to Netflix next year. Also starring Taron Egerton and Eric Bana, the film promises to be an intense action thriller as newly released footage includes activities such as rock climbing, rafting… as well as a deadly manhunt.
Netflix provided this teaser as a Christmas gift, although the film won't be available to stream until the spring.
Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, who is no stranger to extreme on-screen situations from previous films such as Everest and Drift, the film was shot in New South Wales, Australia, including the stunning Blue Mountains. According to Netflix, the film “brings emotional depth to the high-stakes fight for survival” following recent similar releases such as 2024's Stand Still.
The lead stars of this new film are no strangers to Netflix fame, and they've both been involved in highly successful original films. Egerton starred in the 2024 film Carry-On is one of the most watched films. ever on the streamer while Theron was leading the fantasy action series Old Guard in 2020, and its success led to the release of a rare sequel last summer. It remains to be seen whether their combined might in Apex will be able to break new streaming records.
Apex will release on Netflix on April 24, 2026. In the meantime, check out our list of the best upcoming movies in 2026 and make sure you watch everything best netflix movies available right now.
