Bunker (2026)

"Bunker" — an upcoming psychological thriller from 2026, directed and written by Florian Zeller. The film is a co-production between France and Spain. Starring: Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Stephen Graham, Paul Dano, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Plot:

The film explores the emotional and moral challenges faced by a married couple as the anxieties of an increasingly uncertain world begin to seep into their lives. The husband, an architect, takes on a controversial project — building a survival bunker for a tech billionaire. This decision gradually destroys their family, exposing deep psychological conflicts.

Production Details:

• Director and screenwriter: Florian Zeller (known for the films "The Father" and "The Son").
• Producers: Federica Sainte-Rose, Fernando Bovaira, Simón de Santiago, Alice Dawson.
• Production companies: Blue Morning Pictures, MOD Producciones.
• Distributors: Pathé (France), Elastica Films (Spain), Sony Pictures Classics (North America, Southeast Asia, worldwide airlines, excluding France).
• Runtime: 126 minutes.
• The world premiere will take place in September 2026 in the main competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where the film will compete for the Golden Lion. After that, a limited release is planned for late 2026 for awards qualification, with a wide release in the US expected in early 2027.

Cast:

• Penélope Cruz
• Javier Bardem
• Stephen Graham
• Paul Dano
• Patrick Schwarzenegger

Interesting Facts:

• Florian Zeller is known for his ability to bring out actors' potential: Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his role in Zeller's "The Father", and Hugh Jackman received a nomination for "The Son".
• Paul Dano highly praised Zeller's work, calling "Bunker" one of the most anticipated projects of 2026.

Where to Watch:

Official viewing links are currently unavailable as the film has not yet been released. After the premiere, it will be available in theaters, and later on digital platforms. Follow updates on the distributors' official resources:

• Pathé
• Elastica Films
• Sony Pictures Classics

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