Cate Blanchett's 'Black Bag' arrives on JioHotstar on July 28
What's the story
The espionage thriller Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, is set for its digital premiere on JioHotstar. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film will be available for streaming from July 28, 2025. The movie has reportedly grossed $42.7 million at the box office worldwide since its theatrical release in March.
Plot details
'Black Bag' focuses on a mole in the organization
The film's plot revolves around a stolen code named Severus, capable of triggering a meltdown in nuclear reactors. The storyline also delves into the investigation of a mole within the organization. Spy agent George (Fassbender) is assigned to identify this mole, with his wife (Blanchett) emerging as the primary suspect. The movie also stars Rege-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke and Pierce Brosnan.
Actor's insight
'Black Bag' is not a typical film, says Fassbender
In an interview with IndieWire, lead actor Fassbender praised the script of Black Bag for its unique characters and said that we don't see many films like Black Bag these days. He also highlighted the difficulty companies face in backing films in this budget category due to a lack of $30 to $40 million films. The movie is written by David Koepp.