As her tranquil life is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past to save her family.
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Release Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2026 Prime Video
strong bloody violence
Plot: What's the story about?
Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) thought she had escaped her violent past as a pirate, finding peace in the Cayman Islands with her loving husband T.H. (Ismael Cruz Cordova), their son Isaac (Vedanten Naidoo) and her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Safia Oakley-Green). But when her notorious former captain, Connor (Karl Urban), arrives seeking revenge, Ercell’s world is torn apart. Forced to confront the demons she’s tried to bury, Ercell is thrust back into a deadly game of secrets and survival. Armed with lethal swordsmanship, cunning traps, and a fierce will to protect those she loves, she wages a brutal war against Connor’s merciless crew. Ercell’s fight to save her family becomes a journey of redemption, as she reclaims her power and embraces the warrior she once was.
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Who stars in The Bluff: Cast List
Heads of State, Baywatch
The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Moana 2, The Book of Boba Fett [Series]
Shantaram (Series), The Rover
Space/Time
Verity, The Pickup
Out of Darkness
Who's making The Bluff: Crew List
A look at the The Bluff behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Frank E. Flowers last directed Haven and Taps. The film's writer Joe Ballarini last wrote My Little Pony: The Movie and Witch Hunters.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Mike LaroccaAngela Russo-Otstot
Anthony Russo
Joe Russo
Zoe Saldana
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Production: What we know about The Bluff?
Key Facts
- Siblings Anthony Russo, Joe Russo and Angela Russo-Otstot, through their production company AGBO, serve as producers on the film. Known for combining large-scale, high-concept storytelling with strong emotional foundations, AGBO’s involvement brings the same cinematic ambition and precision The Russo Brothers are recognized for in projects like Avengers: Endgame and Extraction. 2026-01-16
- Directed by Frank E. Flowers, with a script he co-wrote with Joe Ballarini, The Bluff brings an epic period thriller to life, set in the uniquely historical and culturally rich Cayman Islands featuring stunning real-world locations, including the Skull Cave and the iconic bluff. 2026-01-16
- Amazon Prime Video has bought international rights; no word on U.S. distribution status (2/19/2023).
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - June: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - December: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2023 - February: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
The Bluff Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Bluff is coming out as a prime Video release in 2026 on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
