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Tommy Wirkola is bringing his signature brand of bloody mayhem to Netflix. The shark-infested hurricane thriller, originally scheduled for theaters via Sony Pictures, is now officially titled spanking, Coming exclusively to Netflix globally on April 10, 2026. Here are the details of everything you need to know about the upcoming movie starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou.
If you’ve been keeping track of Sony’s release calendar over the past year, you may have seen a game of musical chairs with this particular project. First announced under the working title under the stormThe film was originally scheduled for theatrical release on August 1, which was pushed to July 3 under the new title, shudder.
However, the film was removed from Sony’s theatrical slate entirely earlier this year. The reason for this is not entirely clear, although it was immediately announced that its title would be changed. This is likely due to a conflict with Tim Miller’s time loop shark thriller (also known as shudder) left the film temporarily untitled, but more importantly, Sony opted to send the film straight to streaming.
Producer Adam McKay (don’t look up) expressed his The excitement for streaming started this yearby stating:
“We couldn’t be more excited to be back in business with all of our friends at Netflix on this film. We had a great experience together on Don’t Look Up and we look forward to working with them to make this an event streaming release in 2026.”
Here’s everything we know about it spanking As yet:
what is the plot of spanking?
if you loved crawl But thought it needed more wings and less gaiters, it sounds right up your alley.
Plot details were kept under wraps during production, but we now have the film’s official synopsis:
“In the midst of a devastating storm, a coastal town grapples with nature’s wrath and a shark attack. Facing torrential rain, debris, and darkness, they band together to escape deadly predators and recover from the storm.”
Who is in the Netflix cast? spanking?
Netflix subscribers will be very familiar with the film’s leading lady. phoebe dynevorWho appeared as Daphne in the Netflix smash-hit bridgerton and recently starred in the acclaimed Netflix thriller fair playLeading the cast.
He is involved in:
- whitney peak (cheat 2, molly’s game)
- Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place: Part II, blood Diamondand netflix rebel moon)
- alila brown (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga)
- Stacey Clawson (crazy fun park)
- Costa D’Angelo (crazy fun park)
- amy matthews (Twelve)
- Eliza Ungwerri (A Quiet Place: Day One)
- Dante Ubaldi
- John Prasida (Kung Fu)
- Gemma Dart (ten pound poms)
- akosia sabet (winchester)
- sian luxford
- Sami Afuni (Godzilla x Kong: Supernova)
Who is behind the film?
tommy wirkola Serving as both writer and director for the feature. Wirkola is no stranger to high-concept, violent thrillers, having directed the Nazi-zombie cult classic dead snowReimagining Hansel and Gretel Hansel and Gretel: Witch Huntersand recent holiday actors violent night.
producing a film Adam McKay And Kevin J. mesic With Wirkola, through their HyperObject Industries banner.
Behind the camera, featuring the crew:
- Matthew Weston (cinematographer)
- Daniel Futcher (musician)
- david ingram (production designer)
- jim page And Martin Stoltz (Editor)
- ashley marks (casting director)
It is also worth noting that the film was shot on location down to Australia, mostly in locations around Melbourne, including Docklands Studios, Canterbury, Mount Macedon and Mornington Pier.
What is MPAA rating?
Don’t expect family-friendly shark fun. spanking Used to be rated r Bloody violent content, some horrific images and language
when will it happen spanking Release on Netflix?
Before Sony removed it from its calendar, it was scheduled to release theatrically on July 3, 2026, and we’ll thankfully get it before that scheduled date. Set for Friday, April 10, 2026.
We’ll keep you updated as soon as Netflix releases a trailer or official release date.
Are you eager to check? spanking When will it be on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below.