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Thrash (film)

Thrash is a 2026 American survival thriller film written and directed by Tommy Wirkola.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Thrash is a 2026 American survival thriller film written and directed by Tommy Wirkola. Set in a coastal South Carolina town during a Category 5 hurricane, it follows residents trapped by flooding and ravenous sharks. The film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou, and was released on Netflix on April 10, 2026.

Premise

The film centers on a South Carolina coastal town hit by a catastrophic hurricane. As flooding spreads through the town, residents must survive encounters with sharks in the water.

Cast

The lead cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou. Netflix’s release information also lists Dynevor as Lisa Fields and Peak as Dakota.

Production

Thrash was written and directed by Tommy Wirkola and produced by Adam McKay and Kevin Messick through Hyperobject Industries.

Release and reception

Netflix released the film on April 10, 2026. Available reviews described it as a shark-disaster thriller with mixed critical reception.

Key facts

  • It is a 2026 American survival thriller film.
  • The story is set during a Category 5 hurricane that floods a coastal town and brings sharks inland.
  • Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou are among the main cast.
  • Tommy Wirkola wrote and directed the film.
  • The film was released on Netflix on April 10, 2026.
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Canadian context

The film is primarily relevant to Canadian readers through its availability on Netflix, a major streaming service in Canada, and through interest in international genre films.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thrash about?
It is about a coastal town flooded by a Category 5 hurricane, with survivors facing sharks in the rising water.
Who directed Thrash?
Tommy Wirkola wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in Thrash?
Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou are among the principal cast members.
When was Thrash released?
It was released on Netflix in the United States on April 10, 2026.
What genre is Thrash?
It is a survival thriller, also described by sources as a horror or shark-disaster film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrash_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, release date, and mixed reception.
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/thrash-release-date-cast-news
    Supports: Official synopsis, cast names, character names, and streaming release context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thrash
    Supports: Director, producers, distributor, runtime, rating, genre, and streaming release date.
  4. Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/thrash-review-phoebe-dynevor-djimon-hounsou-1236716370/
    Supports: Plot description and review context.