Paul Greengrass’ historical drama “The Uprising” has set a September 11, 2026 release date via Focus Features. The film stars Andrew Garfield, alongside Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston.
“The Uprising,” written and directed by Greengrass himself, centers on the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, one of England’s most significant uprisings, sparked by economic hardship, political unrest, and heavy taxation. Garfield stars as a common farmer who rises to lead the rebellion—possibly inspired by the historical figure Wat Tyler.
Greengrass is coming off “The Lost Bus,” which premiered at TIFF last year, and given the timing of “The Uprising,” that suggests a similar festival rollout strategy. “The Lost Bus” had a very limited theatrical release through Apple and arrived on streaming two weeks later.
Of course, Greengrass redefined modern action filmmaking with his use of handheld camerawork in the “Bourne” series—a stylistic shift that left a lasting imprint on Hollywood. His standout films include “United 93,” “Bloody Sunday,” and “Captain Phillips,” all intense, real-life dramas where chaos and heroism collide.