Apex Unveils First Look: Theron and Egerton Face Off in Outback Thriller

Fresh images from the upcoming film Apex have landed, giving punters a first glimpse at Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton in action. The pair headline this survival yarn, which sees a new side to Egerton and a gritty, determined Theron. The film, set to hit Netflix on 24 April 2026, promises a tense ride through the wilds of Australia, with a predator lurking and a desperate fight for survival at its core.

Plot and Characters: Survival in the Aussie Bush

In their first on-screen pairing, Theron and Egerton take on a story described as a cross between Free Solo and Silence of the Lambs. The official line reads: “A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.” Theron’s character is pushed to the edge, running and climbing barefoot over rugged terrain, while Egerton, sporting a shaved head, chases her as a relentless serial killer. The film’s backdrop of the unforgiving outback adds another layer of danger to the chase.

Theron shared that the role demanded plenty of physical prep, including learning to climb mountains without shoes.

In this case, I was climbing a lot. I was climbing pretty much every day. And when I got to Australia I was kayaking a lot. That’s a massive workout.

She went on to say,

I was just getting as strong as I could because I climb all of the actual mountains in the film. I’m climbing all of it — and I’m climbing it barefoot on my own raw feet.

Behind the Scenes: Theron’s Netflix Track Record

Directed by Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, Apex continues Theron’s run of Netflix projects. She previously starred in The Old Guard (2020), followed by The Old Guard 2, and took on producing roles in The School for Good and Evil, Mindhunter, and Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter. While not every outing has been a smash hit, Theron’s name still draws a crowd and keeps Netflix’s action slate ticking over.

With Apex, she’s back in the thick of it, taking on another physically demanding role and teaming up with Egerton for the first time. The film’s mix of survival, suspense, and the harsh Australian landscape sets it apart from her previous work.

Key Details and Release Info

Here’s a quick rundown for those keen to mark their calendars:

Locals and fans alike will be watching to see if Apex can deliver the goods. The film is set to stream exclusively on Netflix in the US from late April 2026.