Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' Premieres to Acclaim
Kathryn Bigelow's new movie, 'A House of Dynamite,' is about a missile attack on the United States.
The film, which stars Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and got a huge applause.
The story makes you wonder who launched the missile and how the US should react.
Bigelow hopes the movie will make people think about nuclear war and what we can do to stop it, since the world feels like it is living in a 'house of dynamite.'
The movie is set to be released in theaters and on Netflix in October.
Kathryn Bigelow's film, 'A House of Dynamite,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The nuclear thriller received a nearly 13-minute standing ovation.
The film stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and an ensemble cast.
The story follows the launch of an unattributed missile at the United States.
Bigelow aims to spark discussion about nuclear disarmament.
- Who
- Kathryn Bigelow, Idris Elba, and ensemble cast.
- What
- A film about the launch of an unattributed missile towards the US.
- When
- Premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
- Where
- Venice Film Festival
- Why
- To promote discussion about nuclear disarmament.
- Film Title
- A House of Dynamite
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Starring
- Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, others
- Genre
- Nuclear Thriller
- Premiere
- Venice Film Festival
- Writer
- Noah Oppenheim
- Release Date
- October (Theatrical), October 24 (Netflix)
Sources
Kathryn Bigelow unveils political thriller 'A House of Dynamite' at Venice Film Festival
Kathryn Bigelow back at Venice with White House political thriller
Kathryn Bigelow Says Her Netflix Thriller ‘A House Of Dynamite’ Is An Urgent Call For Nuclear Disarmament: “How Is Annihilating The World A Good Defensive Measure?” — Venice
‘A House Of Dynamite’: What The Critics Are Saying About Kathryn Bigelow’s Nuclear Thriller
‘A House Of Dynamite’ Review: Kathryn Bigelow’s Urgent Warning For Mankind Is So Plausible It Just May Scare You To Death – Venice Film Festival
