Trap House (film)

Trap House (film)

Trap House is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O'Connor. It stars Dave Bautista, Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Tony Dalton, Whitney Peak, Inde Navarrette, Zaire Adams, Kate del Castillo, and Bobby Cannavale.

The film was released in the United States on November 14, 2025, by Aura Entertainment.

Premise

Trap House (film)

In El Paso, Texas, an undercover DEA agent (Bautista) and his partner embark on a game of cat and mouse with their own teenage children, who are using their parents' tactics and intel to rob a dangerous cartel.

Cast

Trap House (film)

• Dave Bautista as DEA Agent Ray Seale • Jack Champion as Cody Seale, Ray's son • Sophia Lillis as Deni Matthews-Morales • Kate del Castillo as Natalia Cabrera • Tony Dalton as Benito Cabrera • Whitney Peak as Yvonne Reynolds • Bobby Cannavale as Andre Washburn • Inde Navarrette as Teresa Flores • Zaire Adams as Kyle Albright-Alvarez • Blu del Barrio as Jesse Padilla

Production

Trap House (film)

In April 2024, it was revealed that an action thriller film directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O'Connor was in development, with Dave Bautista set to star and Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Kate del Castillo, Whitney Peak, Tony Dalton, and Bobby Cannavale rounding out the main cast. Inde Navarrette, Zaire Adams and Blu del Barrio also joined the cast. The film was financed and executive produced by Capstone Studios, Signature Entertainment, Creativity Media, and Ashland Hill Media Finance.

Filming

Principal photography began on April 1, 2024, and took place in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Release

Trap House (film)

In May 2025, Aura Entertainment acquired Trap House as its maiden release, scheduling it for a wide theatrical release in the United States on November 14, 2025.

Reception

Trap House (film)

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 52% approval rating based on 21 critics.