Sean Astin Leads New Political Thriller “A Social Contract” – Trailer Debuts

Deadline reports that the first trailer for *A Social Contract* has been released. The film, directed by Jason Mac, will be made available across digital platforms on August 7. The announcement frames the trailer as the initial public glimpse of the upcoming political thriller.

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The story centers on Senator Bennett Wilde, who convenes an intimate dinner for family and political allies during a Fourth of July celebration. An emergency alert announces an imminent nuclear strike on Washington, D.C., activating a classified evacuation protocol. A helicopter arrives to extract Wilde, but only three additional seats are available. The limited capacity forces the guests into a frantic struggle for survival, exposing fractured alliances and hidden secrets as each participant attempts to prove their worth.

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The film stars Sean Astin—also serving as SAG-AFTRA president—alongside Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, Craig Parker, Christopher Wallinger, Angela Morris, Connor Green, Rachel Kang, Samora Smallwood, Maria Alejandra Hernandez, and John Wood Jr. The screenplay is written by Alex Hanno. Production credits include producers John Lerchen, Austin Turner, and Nick Silva, with Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor listed as executive producers for Buffalo 8**.

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• A Social Contract* is a Buffalo 8 project, positioning the studio as both producer and distributor for the digital release. The involvement of high-profile talent such as Astin and director Mac signals an effort to blend political intrigue with thriller conventions. The announcement does not include commentary from the cast or crew beyond the factual details of the trailer launch.

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The film’s digital debut is slated for August 7, offering audiences immediate access following the trailer’s debut. No additional release windows or theatrical plans were disclosed in the announcement.

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