Charlize Theron is back in the action realm with Apex. After her sequel to The Old Guard fell flat among critics and viewers, the actor, whose pivot to action has been impeccable over the years, aims to shine in this new survival horror from Netflix. As it goes with most Netflix originals, the movie will be skipping theaters entirely, and fans will be able to tune into this survival thriller once it premieres directly on the streamer.
With Theron starring in the lead, the movie also features some other prominent action stars, including Kingsman star Taron Egerton, who stars opposite Theron in this deadly cat-and-mouse game. With the movie approaching its release, here’s everything to know about this new Theron-led action thriller.
What is Apex (2026) About?
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Set in the Australian wilderness, the story follows Theron’s Sasha, a grieving woman who seeks solace in the wilderness. Things, however, go awry after she finds herself in the midst of a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer, played by Taron Egerton. Speaking of the movie, director Baltasar Kormákur previously recalled (via Netflix):
