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David Mackenzie’s Fuze Premieres at TIFF With Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Bomb-Heist Thriller

Early reviews call it a brisk crowd-pleaser still looking for a U.S. distributor.

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
Director David Mackenzie attends 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

  • The film had its world premiere Sept. 5 as a Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Critics note a propulsive setup that pairs an unexploded WWII bomb scenario with a bank caper, with IndieWire giving a B- and Deadline delivering strong praise.
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads the cast, joined by Theo James and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
  • Mackenzie positions the movie as lean, entertainment-first filmmaking from a Ben Hopkins script, with kinetic cutting by editor Matt Mayer.
  • The project is being shopped to buyers for territorial deals, including U.S. rights, with Anton handling sales.