Netflix Secures U.S. Rights to Romain Gavras’ Satirical Film ‘Sacrifice’

Netflix has purchased U.S. rights to Romain Gavras’ English-language debut, the satirical film ‘Sacrifice.’ The deal was announced at the Cannes market after the film’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere. Netflix will release the title after a theatrical corridor for international buyers, targeting a late-summer or fall window.

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‘Sacrifice’ was produced by Rocket Science, which secured pre-sale agreements across multiple territories. Buyers include Black Bear (United Kingdom), DCM (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Eagle (Italy), YouPlanet (Spain), Elevation (Canada), Lusomundo (Portugal), Sun (Latin America), KinoSwiat (Poland), Prorom/Blitz (Eastern Europe), Empire (South Africa), Volga (CIS/Baltic States), Shaw (Singapore), Pioneer (Philippines), Front Row (Middle East), Anuvu (Airlines) and Mis Label (Scandinavia). The film debuted at Toronto and entered Cannes as Gavras’ first English-language project.

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The ensemble cast features Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault and Vincent Cassel. Supporting roles include John Malkovich, Swedish rapper Yung Lean, Ambika Mod and pop artist Charli XCX. Director Romain Gavras leads the project, with producers Giorgos Karnavas (Heretic) and Kate Glover (Neversleep Pictures). Executive producers include Robert Walak, Jacob Perlin (Iconoclast), Mid March Media, Film4 and Gavras.

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Financing is led by Mid March Media, Film4, Stefano Cantino of Gucci Productions, Head Gear Films and the Onassis Foundation. Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans and Will Arbery also serve as executive producers alongside Gucci Productions.

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‘Sacrifice’ follows Joan (Taylor-Joy), a mystic driven by a volcanic prophecy, who hijacks a charity gala and takes three hostages—movie star Mike Tyler, billionaire Bracken and Katie. The journey forces Tyler to confront the question, “What would he sacrifice for humanity?” The narrative blends eco-satire with emotional stakes.

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The acquisition adds an eco-satire to Netflix’s U.S. slate and leverages the film’s Toronto premiere and Cannes exposure. The planned theatrical corridor for international buyers may generate box-office revenue before streaming debut, reflecting a dual-track release approach for this title.

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Exact U.S. release dates remain unannounced; industry sources anticipate a late-summer or early-fall launch pending final clearance.

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• “Sacrifice tells the story of Joan (Taylor-Joy), a zealous spirit driven by a volcanic prophecy only she can hear, who is on a mission to save the world from a fiery reckoning. Along with her militia of mystical disciples, she hijacks a glamorous charity gala and takes three hostages: Mike Tyler, a beleaguered movie star desperate for redemption, Bracken, the world’s richest man, and Katie, who’s just unlucky. They are forced on a journey, as hilarious as it is epic, through forest and fire until Mike faces the ultimate question: what would he sacrifice for humanity?” — Film Synopsis, Press Release

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• “an entertaining eco-satire with a surprisingly emotional impact” — Damon Wise, Deadline critic

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• “Giorgos Karnavas of Heretic is producing and Kate Glover of Neversleep Pictures is co-producing.” — Production announcement

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