Paul Greengrass’ historical drama “The Uprising” recently set a September 11, 2026, release date via Focus Features. This means it will likely world premiere at Venice and/or Telluride, though I’m thinking it’ll be exclusively the former.
That is to say, “The Uprising” now has a trailer, and if you’ve ever wanted to watch a 14th-century revolt shot with a shaky camera, then boy do I have the movie for you.
“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. Andrew Garfield stars as a the rebellion leader.
The trailer opens with Andrew Garfield’s Wat introducing the story as a humble farmer pushed to the breaking point by oppression and unbearable demands from the crown. As peasants struggle under crushing taxes and endless labor, Wat’s anger erupts into rebellion, leading an uprising against the ruling powers. What follows is his march toward London, fueled by a fight for freedom and the promise that “there will be no peace until we are free.”
Alongside Garfield, the film also stars Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston.
Greengrass is coming off “The Lost Bus,” which premiered at TIFF last year, and the timing of “The Uprising” suggests a similar festival rollout strategy. “The Lost Bus” had a very limited theatrical release through Apple before arriving 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 in which chaos and heroism collide.