Overview
- The studio released the third and final trailer on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and confirmed an exclusive theatrical opening in standard and premium large formats on August 28.
- Ridley Scott directs the adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith with producers that include Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts.
- Jacob Elordi leads as Hig with Josh Brolin as Bangley and Margaret Qualley as Cima, and the cast also features Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney.
- Promotional materials stress a human‑focused survival story that purposely avoids standard zombie conventions even as the trailer shows violent, feral antagonists and night raids.
- The theatrical‑only strategy and IMAX positioning aim to make the film a late‑August summer event and signal the studio’s confidence in a grounded, star‑driven entry in the post‑apocalypse genre.