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‘We Bury the Dead’ Trailer Debuts as Vertical Sets Jan. 2 U.S. Theatrical Release

Daisy Ridley leads Zak Hilditch’s twist on undead lore built around “unfinished business” hunters.

Overview

  • Vertical released the official full trailer on November 19, offering a first extended look at the Tasmania-set outbreak and Ava’s search for her missing husband.
  • The distributor says the film will open only in U.S. theaters on January 2, 2026.
  • Press materials describe returned dead who hunt due to “unfinished business” and become faster and more dangerous as time passes.
  • The film premiered at SXSW 2025, and early reaction spans a 6/10 review to praise for atmosphere, scale and well-timed scares.
  • Written and directed by Zak Hilditch, the film stars Ridley with Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith and Matt Whelan, and was backed by Australian funding bodies and partners.