Netflix has released a first look at the upcoming drama film The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman's successful crime thriller of the same name. The film will be released exclusively on Netflix on 28th August 2025.
The story follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. But when an unexplained death occurs on the doorstep of their quaint retirement home, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
The film will be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Chris Columbus, whose most renowned works include Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, and the first two entries of the Harry Potter franchise. Columbus' film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership, with Steven Spielberg notably being involved with the production.
Other cast members include Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Naomi Ackie, Tom Ellis, and Richard E Grant.
Netflix's exclusive “first look” images showcase the four retirees during their weekly true crime meetings, putting their investigative abilities to the test.
Author Richard Osman is best known for his TV presenting career, appearing on quiz shows such as Pointless and Richard Osman's House Of Games. He released his first novel, “The Thursday Murder Club”, in 2020. Since then, his books have achieved huge success, with the fifth instalment set for release on 25th September 2025.
The Thursday Murder Club‘s screenplay was written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, who are best known for their work on Good Luck To You, Leo Grande and Killing Eve, respectively.
The Thursday Murder Club will be released on Netflix on Thursday, 28th August 2025.
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