Afterburn Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 12, 2025

Afterburn

Release Date: Friday, August 22, 2025 Limited

Director: J. J. Perry

Starring: Dave Bautista • Samuel L. Jackson • Olga Kurylenko • Kristofer Hivju

R Adventure N/A

3.67 / 5.0

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set against the backdrop of a postapocalyptic Earth whose Eastern Hemisphere was destroyed by a massive solar flare, leaving what life remains mutated from radiation and fallout. The story revolves around a group of treasure hunters who extract such objects as the Mona Lisa, the Rosetta Stone and the Crown Jewels while facing rival hunters, mutants and pirates.

Adventure Sci-Fi

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Who stars in Afterburn – Cast List

Dave Bautista
Avengers: Endgame, Trap House
Samuel L. Jackson
The Avengers, The Unholy Trinity
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Olga Kurylenko
November Man, Turbulence
K
Kristofer Hivju
Red One, After Earth

Who is making Afterburn – Crew List

Director: J. J. Perry
Screenwriters: Paul Ens
Scott Chitwood
Matt Johnson
Producers: Toby Jaffe
Neal H. Moritz

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Dogbone Entertainment
Endurance Media
Original Film

Production – What we know about the Afterburn

Key Facts

Based on the comic book published by Red 5 Comics.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2025

Completed

Changed Afterburn movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to start February 7, 2011.

Jan 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for for strong bloody violence, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Afterburn Trailers and Clips

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Afterburn Release Date: When was the film released?

Afterburn was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 22 , 2025. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Relay, Trust and Ne Zha 2. As a limited release, Afterburn was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Afterburn is currently being determined. Stay tuned!