Are you looking for a star-studded heist thriller to get excited about? Sky has released a first look at Fuze, starring Theo James, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Sam Worthington – and it promises to have viewers hooked.

Dubbed a “high-octane” heist thriller, the film comes from director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water, Outlaw King) and has scored an impressive 83% on Rotten Tomatoes following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Thew new movie is coming to screens in April© Courtesy of Anton, Sky
Thew new movie is coming to screens in April

Set in London, the movie follows the panic that ensues when an unexploded World War Two bomb is discovered on a construction site. As a bomb disposal expert and a police chief race against the clock to avert disaster, tensions rise and loyalties blur as a city on edge teeters towards chaos.

You know you’re in for a treat when you see names like Theo James and Aaron Taylor-Johnson on a cast list, and Fuze promises a stellar turn from a stack of on-screen talent. Fans of high-stakes thrillers such as Slow Horses or large-scale crime capers like Ocean’s Eleven may want to add this one to their watchlist.

What is Fuze about?

The film opens with the discovery of a World War Two bomb in central London. A team of military experts, led by Will (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), is dispatched to assess and defuse the threat.

The synopsis continues: “A huge police operation is put into action to evacuate thousands of local residents. Amidst the chaos of the situation a group of men, under the guidance of diamond-expert Karalis (Theo James), are hiding out in a basement within the evacuation zone.

“With emergency services stretched to the limit and the bomb ready to explode, the group begin an audacious jewel heist under cover of the ultimate distraction.”

Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Will Tranter© ROBERT VIGLASKY, Sky
Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Will Tranter

Who stars in Fuze?

The movie stars a host of British talent, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter, Bullet Train) as Will and Theo James (The White Lotus, The Gentlemen) as Karalis.

They’re joined by Sam Worthington (Avatar, Under the Banner of Heaven), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface, Loki) and Saffron Hocking (Top Boy).

Fuze movie poster© Sky
Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw also star

What have viewers said about Fuze?

The film proved a hit with audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival and currently holds an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Director David Mackenzie and Aaron Taylor-Johnson© ROBERT VIGLASKY, Sky
Director David Mackenzie and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

In its four-star review, AARP wrote: “Fuze may not be on the Oscar track, but it’s an enjoyable, ticking-clock caper about karma, explosives, friendship and betrayal,” while The Playlist penned: “A twisty thriller that starts out fun enough before taking a sharp turn into galaxy-brained absurdity in the final stretch, “Fuze” is a fascinating film to attempt to piece together.”

Meanwhile, Screen Rant added: “Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Theo James lead a solid heist thriller from David McKenzie that, though sometimes predictable, is always fun.”

Fuze will premiere in UK cinemas as a Sky Original on 3 April 2026.