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David Mackenzie’s ‘Fuze’ Draws Raucous Applause at TIFF

U.S. distribution remains unannounced following the 91-minute, star-driven thriller’s Gala debut.

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Director David Mackenzie and Producer Gillian Berrie pose during the red carpet for "Fuze" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Director David Mackenzie and cast member Sam Worthington pose during the red carpet for "Fuze" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Director David Mackenzie, Producer Gillian Berrie and cast members Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington and Nabil Elouahabi pose during the red carpet for "Fuze" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

Overview

  • Fuze had its world premiere Friday as a Gala Presentation at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.
  • Set in central London, the thriller uses the discovery of a World War II bomb as a diversion for a nearby bank heist.
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as bomb-disposal major Will Tranter, with Theo James as Karalis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Chief Superintendent Zuzana Greenfield, and Sam Worthington among the thieves.
  • Early reviews praise the film’s punchy premise, energy and cast, while several critics note third-act and pacing issues.
  • At the post-screening Q&A, Mackenzie described the film as straightforward entertainment and left the door open to a sequel, as the film continues to seek a U.S. distributor and release date.