A House of Dynamite OTT release: From the Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes a promising drama film, starring Idris Elba in the lead. Here's more about the OTT release and plot.

A House of Dynamite OTT release date
Last Updated: 07.52 PM, Sep 06, 2025
Idris Elba has teamed up with Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow for A House of Dynamite. Touted to be a thriller drama, A House of Thriller is set for a limited theatrical release, followed by its Netflix premiere in October. Ahead of the awaited release, the makers have dropped an intriguing teaser trailer to give a glimpse into the enigmatic plotline and the star-studded ensemble cast. Excited about Idris Elba’s movie? Read on to know more about the OTT release date, theatrical premiere, cast, and everything else.
From the Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes a promising drama film, starring Idris Elba in the lead. Before landing on streaming giant Netflix, A House of Dynamite will premiere at the selected theaters in the UK on October 3, followed by a global premiere as it hits more screens on October 10. It will be available to watch on Netflix on October 24.
Helmed by the talented filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker), Idris Elba’s gripping thriller is set against the backdrop of a missile strike on the US. It also showcases some political drama as tension rises in the country amid the White House leaders. Written by Noah Oppenheim, the upcoming thriller is expected to keep you on the edge of your seats as the clock runs out.
The movie follows the events after an unattributed missile is launched at the US. The question is, who is behind the attack? Embark on a race against time to respond to this sudden attack. “When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond,” the movie synopsis read.
Idris Elba (known for Hijack and Zootopia) is headlining the star-studded ensemble alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Dune, The Greatest Showman), Jared Harris (Chernobyl), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), Tracy Letts (The Post, Homeland), and many others. Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke round out the supporting cast in pivotal roles.
Q. When to watch A House of Dynamite?
A. A House of Dynamite will premiere on Netflix on October 24.
Q. Who is the director of A House of Dynamite?
A. Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker) is the director of A House of Dynamite.
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