The New Trailer And Poster For The Star-Studded “Death On The Nile” Just Dropped

A new trailer for 20th Century Studios’ “Death on the Nile is here. This tale of passion and jealousy, which is directed by and stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh and features an all-star ensemble cast, opens in Australian cinemas February 10, 2022.

Based on the 1937 novel by Agatha Christie, “Death on the Nile” is a daring mystery-thriller about the emotional chaos and deadly consequences triggered by obsessive love. Kenneth Branagh, back as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, is joined by Tom Bateman, four-time Oscar® nominee Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright. Death on the Nile, which reunites the filmmaking team behind 2017s global hit Murder on the Orient Express, is written by Michael Green, adapted from Christies novel, and is produced by Ridley Scott, Kenneth Branagh, p.g.a., Judy Hofflund, p.g.a. and Kevin J. Walsh, with Mark Gordon, Simon Kinberg, Matthew Jenkins, James Prichard and Mathew Prichard serving as executive producers.

Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirots Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couples idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this dramatic tale of love gone wrong features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travellers and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement. 

Filmed with 65mm Panavision cameras in late 2019, “Death on the Nile” transports audiences to the 1930s, recreating many of the locations that served as inspiration for Christie’s glamorous, high society thriller. 

With audiences returning to cinemas, Disney has committed to an exclusive theatrical release for Death on the Nile. 20th Century Studios production president Steve Asbell says, Kens sweeping, elegant vision for this classic story deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Were so proud of this film, our brilliant cast, and the stellar work that went into bringing Death on the Nile to screen. We know that audiences cant wait to experience Hercule Poirots next adventure, and were thrilled to continue working with Ken as he lends his masterful storytelling vision to the newest film in this celebrated franchise.

James Prichard, chairman and CEO of Agatha Christie Ltd., says, More than 100 years after the publication of Agatha Christies first novel, her crime fiction works remain immensely popular and continue to be discovered anew by people around the world. Im thrilled that Disney and our partners believe in this franchise, which has helped introduce millions of new fans to Christies classic works. Were honored to be in business with Disney, Ken, and all who are dedicated to preserving the long legacy of these titles for future generations.