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‘Relay’ Unveils First Full Trailer Ahead of August 22 Release

Early praise for its 1970s-style paranoia has fueled anticipation for its U.S. theatrical release on August 22.

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Overview

  • Directed by David Mackenzie, the action-thriller stars Riz Ahmed as an anonymous fixer brokering secret payoffs to silence whistleblowers.
  • The first full-length trailer debuted July 2 on IndieWire and Collider, highlighting a high-stakes chase when Lily James’s character turns to Ahmed’s fixer for protection.
  • Critics have lauded the film as a twisty homage to classic paranoia thrillers, reflected in its strong 81% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Written by Justin Piasecki and financed by Black Bear alongside Thunder Road Pictures and Sigma Films, the movie blends modern corporate intrigue with character-driven tension.
  • Following its 2024 Toronto International Film Festival premiere, Bleecker Street will open “Relay” in U.S. theaters on August 22.