A House of Dynamite on OTT: From the visionary mind of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes Netflix’s thriller drama with political themes. Here's everything to know about Idris Elba's film.

Last Updated: 03.45 PM, Oct 05, 2025
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow roped in Idris Elba for Netflix’s upcoming thriller film, A House of Dynamite. Prior to its digital debut on Netflix, A House of Dynamite will have a limited theatrical release in the UK on October 3, followed by wider access on October 10. Ahead of the awaited release, here’s everything you need to know about its OTT release, cast, plot, and the trailer.
From the visionary mind of Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes Netflix’s thriller drama with political themes. Featuring a star-studded ensemble with Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, A House of Dynamite is set for both a theatrical premiere and OTT debut in October. Before landing on Netflix on October 24, A House of Dynamite will receive a limited theatrical premiere in the UK from October 3. A week later, it will have a global premiere on October 10.
In the gripping trailer, we witness the events following a high-stakes launch of an unattributed missile in the US that shocks the entire nation. Idris Elba will be seen as the president of the United States who becomes entangled in a deadly situation as nuclear war threatens to ruin everything. A House of Dynamite is the latest venture of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, who won the prestigious award for the war drama The Hurt Locker. From warfare to government crises and suspenseful plots, A House of Dynamite promises to bring a captivating tale of leadership and crisis handling amid nuclear threats. It is quite intriguing that the trailer has left viewers guessing without revealing too much about the narrative or the missile suspense.
Written by Noah Oppenheim, A House of Dynamite features a powerful ensemble cast with Idris Elba (Zootopia and Heads of State). Rebecca Ferguson (Dune, The Greatest Showman), Jared Harris (Chernobyl), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), and Tracy Letts (The Post, Homeland) appear in pivotal roles. Set against the backdrop of a tense political setting, the story revolves around a group of leaders and government officials responding to an emergency situation on the brink of a nuclear war after witnessing a missile strike. Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke round out the supporting cast.
Q. When to watch A House of Dynamite?
A. A House of Dynamite will premiere on Netflix on October 24.
Q. Who plays the president in A House of Dynamite?
A. Idris Elba plays the lead in A House of Dynamite
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.