The new survival thriller Apex arrived on Netflix on April 24, 2026. The movie throws Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton into a deadly chase across the Australian wilderness. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, Adrift), the film runs for 95 minutes and has an R rating for strong violence and language.
The story follows a woman trying to heal from a tragedy. She goes to a remote area looking for peace. Instead, she finds a hunter who turns her trip into a twisted game. He gives her a head start and then hunts her like an animal.
The cast is small but powerful. Let’s look at who plays who in this tense thriller.
Charlize Theron Plays Sasha, a Climber Running From Her Past
Charlize Theron stars as Sasha, a skilled rock climber dealing with deep grief. The movie begins with a horrible accident. Sasha and her husband Tommy are climbing Norway’s Troll Wall. Bad weather causes an avalanche, and Tommy dies. Sasha blames herself for what happened.
Five months later, she travels to Australia’s Wandarra National Park. She needs to escape her guilt and find some quiet. She carries Tommy’s lucky compass to feel close to him. But her healing trip turns into a fight for survival. Sasha uses her climbing skills and her strength to stay alive.
Theron is known for big action roles like Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde, and the Fast and Furious movies. She has also done dramatic work in Tully and Bombshell. Critics say she gives a very physical performance in Apex, showing both emotional pain and physical power.
Taron Egerton Takes on a Villain Role as the Hunter Ben
Taron Egerton plays Ben, the man hunting Sasha. This is Egerton’s first time playing a villain, and he delivers a scary performance. When Sasha first meets Ben at a gas station, he seems helpful. He gives her directions and acts like a normal guy.
But his true nature comes out fast. After Sasha’s belongings get stolen, she finds Ben living in the same area. He admits he took her things. Then he says he has been watching her. He gives her a head start and starts hunting her through the wilderness.
Ben knows the land better than anyone. He has done this before. Sasha finds a cave full of his past victims. She realizes she is dealing with a serial killer who enjoys making people feel hopeless.
Egerton became famous playing Eggsy in the Kingsman movies. He also starred in Rocketman, Tetris, and the Netflix airport thriller Carry-On. He played a serial killer before in the Apple TV series Black Bird.
Egerton is a canny bit of casting in a rare villain role, the Welsh actor morphing his natural charisma and sinewy frame into something sinister and terrifying.
Eric Bana Plays Tommy, the Husband Whose Death Changes Everything
Eric Bana plays Tommy, Sasha’s husband. He dies in the first few minutes of the movie. But his death is the reason for everything that follows. Sasha travels to Australia to deal with her grief over losing him. His memory stays with her throughout the film.
Bana is an Australian actor known for Hulk, The Dry, and A Sacrifice. He also starred in the Netflix murder mystery series Untamed, which will return for a second season.
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Supporting Cast Adds Depth to the Thriller
The movie has a small cast, but several other actors appear in supporting roles.
- Aaron Pedersen plays a park ranger who warns Sasha that people have gone missing in the area.
- Caitlin Stasey, known for Smile and All Cheerleaders Die, appears in a smaller role.
- Matt Whelan, Bessie Holland, Rob Carlton, Duncan Fellows, Julia Ohannessian, Niam Hogan, Willow Seager, Zac Garred, and Bessie Holland fill out the rest of the cast.
Theron also served as a producer on the film through her company Secret Menu, working with Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready, Ian Bryce, and director Baltasar Kormákur.
Where to Watch Apex
Apex is now streaming on Netflix worldwide. Viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and other countries can watch the movie right now.
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