Fuze (film)

Fuze (film)

Fuze is a 2025 British crime thriller heist film directed by David Mackenzie and written by Ben Hopkins. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington. It is produced by Sigma Films and Anton for a theatrical release by Sky Cinema through StudioCanal on 3 April 2026.

Premise

Fuze (film)

An unexploded WWII bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the centre of London. Chaos ensues as the military and police begin a mass evacuation against a ticking clock.

Cast

Fuze (film)

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Major Will Tranter • Theo James as Karalis, a bank robber • Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Chief Superintendent Zuzana • Sam Worthington as X, Karalis' right-hand man • Saffron Hocking as Military Sergeant Dootsie Keane • Elham Ehsas as Rahim • Honor Swinton Byrne as Clareese

Production

Fuze (film)

Fuze was written by Ben Hopkins, and the project was taken to the 2024 European Film Market with plans for David Mackenzie to direct and Aaron Taylor-Johnson to star. Giles Nuttgens was also attached as director of photography. Theo James was then added to the cast. In July 2024, Sam Worthington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Saffron Hocking, Elham Ehsas and Honor Swinton Byrne joined the cast.

Principal photography began on 9 July 2024, in London.

Release

Fuze (film)

Fuze premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025 at the Gala Presentations section. Sky Cinema announced that it would distribute the film theatrically in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its release date is scheduled for 3 April 2026. The film's US distribution rights were acquired by Roadside Attractions and Saban Films, with a wide release scheduled for 24 April 2026.