Charlize Theron Is Deadly Prey in Trailer for Netflix’s New Action Thriller ‘Apex’

Charlize Theron is a highly requested actress in Hollywood, and her new Netflix thriller puts that demand into the story itself – she’s being hunted. While she first gained widespread recognition and won an Oscar for her role in Monster, many consider her powerful performance in Mad Max: Fury Road as the turning point that opened up a wealth of action roles. From Atomic Blonde to The Old Guard films, she’s proven her incredible toughness, but her latest movie might be her most challenging role yet.

The upcoming film promises to be even more exciting because Charlize Theron’s character is being hunted by Taron Egerton’s villain – an actor known for his action roles. Judging by the trailer for Apex, Egerton appears to be giving a physically demanding performance. It’s unclear who will win, but you can watch the new trailer for Apex below.

The movie’s story is a familiar one: a woman tries to heal from a painful past by taking on a challenging journey into the wilderness. But she encounters a dangerous person who seems intent on inflicting pain on others. Neither of them is defenseless, and it’s unclear who will come out on top.

The new movie has a lot of potential, and fans are especially thrilled to see Charlize Theron back in an action role. She’s proven her skills in the genre with films like The Italian Job, Æon Flux, Prometheus, and several Fast Saga movies. This upcoming project could be a great way for her to reaffirm her action star status, particularly since her last film, The Old Guard 2, didn’t receive much positive attention. While the first Old Guard movie was a huge hit for Netflix, breaking records during the pandemic when everyone was looking for something new to watch, the sequel unfortunately didn’t resonate with critics or audiences and has largely faded from memory.

Taron Egerton is also well-versed in action, having starred in films like Kingsman, Robin Hood, and Carry On. Similar to Charlize Theron, he often plays likable characters, and has even been a popular choice to take over iconic roles like James Bond or Wolverine. However, Apex will give him a chance to show a darker, more menacing side, shifting from a hero audiences cheer for to a villain who frightens them.

Whether you’re rooting for certain characters or not, Apex is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release on Netflix this April.

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2026-03-25 21:34