Overview

• Paul Greengrass directs the docudrama starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, drawn from Lizzie Johnson’s reporting on the 2018 Camp Fire.
• Apple schedules a select theatrical run on Sept. 19 with Apple TV+ streaming beginning Oct. 3.
• Early reviews describe a visceral survival thriller featuring large-scale practical fire work, with McConaughey driving the bus on camera and recounting on-set close calls.
• The team presents a character-focused story “loosely based” on real events, enlisting real firefighters and dispatchers and partnering with ILM to enhance authenticity.
• The premiere comes as wildfires remain top of mind for audiences, and festival buzz points to potential awards consideration.