Steven Soderbergh has quite a first quarter lining up in 2025. He already has a creepy psychological (or is it supernatural) thriller releasing in late January called “Presence”. Yesterday Focus Features dropped the first trailer for “Black Bag”, a star-studded spy thriller directed by Soderbergh and starring the magnetic duo of Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. This first glance looks to be a hearty feast for fans of the genre and those who love its two stars.
Presented as a more serious “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” or “True Lies”, Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” follows esteemed intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Fassbender) and his loving wife Kathryn (Blanchett). When suspicions arise that Kathryn is a double-agent, George is put on the case to find out the truth. He ends up caught between his loyalties to his wife and to his country. The trailer looks fantastic and Soderbergh certainly knows how to ratchet up tension.
“Black Bag” releases exclusively in theaters on March 14th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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This does look interesting as the cast has me hooked as I do need to catch up on various projects by Soderbergh as he is an awesome filmmaker.
Great cast + Soderbergh = peak interest. 👍🏼
Ooh yes I’m in!
Meeee too
I will be seeing this because of the director and his range of good movies, like Erin Brockovich, Oceans Eleven, and The Informant!
The Informant is such an underrated movie.
agreed. am not sure if everyone will like its humor but Matt Damon did a good job with the role and narration
Absolutely.
I’m interested! Especially since that show Cate Blanchett did for Apple TV sounds a bit too rapey for me to watch. lol
Oh really??? Yikes!!!
As a movie expert and long-time fan of Steven Soderbergh, I am thrilled to see him tackle another genre with such finesse in “Black Bag.” This electrifying spy thriller promises to be a masterclass in suspense, leveraging the incredible chemistry between Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. The premise, which pits marital loyalty against national duty, is both gripping and emotionally charged—a perfect canvas for Soderbergh’s masterful direction.
Given his track record with films like “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Contagion,” I have no doubt that “Black Bag” will deliver on its promise of high-stakes tension and intrigue. Visually, Soderbergh often emphasizes stylish settings and character-driven fashion choices. In this film, the tan brown jacket worn by Cate Blanchett could evoke a sense of sophistication reminiscent of his earlier works like “Out of Sight,” where style was integral to character development. Meanwhile, Michael Fassbender’s blazer might reflect the sleek urban aesthetic often seen in Soderbergh’s films.
With its star-studded cast and Soderbergh at the helm, this film is shaping up to be one of the highlights of 2025’s cinematic offerings. The blend of espionage thrills with stylish visuals will undoubtedly make for an engaging viewing experience that fans won’t want to miss.