Sacrifice lands on Netflix on October 16, marking a bold new entry in the streaming giant’s original slate. The film, directed by Romain Gavras (Athena), pits Anya Taylor-Joy’s radical eco-warrior Joan against Chris Evans’ fading movie star Tyler in a story that begins at a glitzy charity gala and spirals into a doomsday cult’s volcanic prophecy.
The premise is as wild as the production: a billionaire’s black-tie event gets hijacked by a group of extremists convinced they must cleanse the Earth through ritual sacrifice. Taylor-Joy’s character leads the charge, with Evans’ character caught in the crossfire — literally, as he’s dragged toward an active volcano. The film mixes satire of celebrity culture, media spectacle, and elite hypocrisy with elements drawn from Greek mythology, Joan of Arc, and even Lord of the Rings.
Gavras insisted on authenticity, filming in real locations including a working mine in Bulgaria and scaling a live volcano in Iceland. Hundreds of extras dressed in formal wear were used in underground sequences, and the cast endured grueling climbs to reach the summit. The production didn’t rely on soundstages, real danger was part of the vision.
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