Anya Taylor-Joy & Chris Evans in Eco Warriors Sacrifice Trailer

French filmmaker Romain Gavras has unveiled the official English-language trailer for his provocative eco-warrior thriller, Sacrifice. Having premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival a year ago, the film arrived with a seismic reaction—it polarized critics, splitting audiences into camps that ranged from outright hatred to grudging admiration.

But while some found the vision overwhelming and others completely off-putting, Sacrifice remains firmly lodged in the conversation as an ambitious and visually explosive epic. The story itself is a wild ride, weaving together high-stakes action with deep thematic undertones about environmentalism and rebellion.

The narrative centers on chaos and high tension: at an elite fundraising gala held within a marble mine, celebrities and socialites find themselves thrust into mortal danger when armed activists storm the venue. Their pursuit is not for wealth, but for a legendary relic rumored to unlock supernatural powers, setting up an explosive chase that tests the limits of human—and environmental—resolve.

At the heart of this volatile scenario is Anya Taylor-Joy, who stars as Joan, an eco-warrior caught in the crossfire. Her performance anchors the film’s kinetic energy, brilliantly portraying a character forced to make impossible choices amidst global upheaval.

The cast is a magnificent, eclectic assembly, bringing unparalleled star power to the screen. Alongside Anya Taylor-Joy are Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, Yung Lean, Ambika Mod, and the legendary John Malkovich. It is a truly remarkable collection of talent assembled for this bold adventure.

Critics who have engaged with the work have lauded the film’s ambition. They describe it as “thought-provoking, visually arresting, and powered by a kinetic original script co-written with Will Arbery (also known for Succession).”