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Sony Moves Tommy Wirkola Shark Thriller to Netflix for 2026 Release

The streaming pivot follows Sony’s expanded Netflix licensing pact after a new global pay-1 deal.

Overview

  • Sony removed the untitled thriller from its theatrical calendar before routing it to Netflix for a 2026 debut.
  • The film stars Phoebe Dynevor with Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou, is written and directed by Tommy Wirkola, and is produced by Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.
  • Previously known as Shiver, it had shifted from an Aug. 1, 2025 date to July 3, 2026 before losing its slot.
  • Netflix is taking the title under its first-look arrangement for Sony direct-to-streaming projects, following a reported $7B-plus global pay-1 deal between the companies.
  • Plot details remain under wraps, with producers aiming for an event-style streaming launch later in 2026.