Only the strongest survive. Simple, yet brutally true — this is the principle at the heart of Netflix’s new thriller «Apex,» where Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton face off in a deadly game of cat and mouse against the wild backdrop of the Australian wilderness.
Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins, the film transforms the classic “predator vs. prey” dynamic into an intense psychological and physical marathon. Theron stars as a grieving woman seeking solace in nature — only to become the target of a cold-blooded serial killer, played by Egerton.
The first trailer immediately shows how tense this game will be: Egerton’s voiceover hints at danger long before the hunt begins. Every move, every shot is charged with threat and inevitability — escaping here is nearly impossible.
Theron’s stunts deserve special attention. The actress, known for her high-octane action roles, surpasses herself: she performed some of the most demanding scenes despite a fractured toe, demonstrating extraordinary physical commitment. On the remote Australian set, Kormákur created a genuinely harsh and authentic atmosphere, where every frame breathes tension and realism.
Eric Bana also joins the cast, and the story explores not only physical but psychological survival: how far can a person go when there’s no safe refuge and every step could be their last? «Apex» promises to set a new benchmark for survival thrillers, pushing the limits of the action-survival genre.
The global Netflix premiere is scheduled for April 24. Get ready for the hunt — only the strongest survive.
