First-Look Images for Idris Elba's 'Above the Below' Arrive Ahead of December Release
The sci-fi survival thriller, co-directed by Idris Elba and Martin Owen, opens in theaters on December 4, 2026.
First-look images for Above the Below, the sci-fi survival thriller co-directed by Idris Elba and Martin Owen, were released on October 14, 2026, according to Collider. The film is set to open in theaters on December 4, 2026.
Elba stars in the film as Jackson, alongside Caitlin FitzGerald as Brooks and Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Rhodes. Elba and Owen share directing duties on the project.
Lionsgate released an official synopsis describing three astronauts trapped in the ocean depths with oxygen running out.
In an interview with Collider, Elba said the production was very practical, with a built spacecraft submerged in water and much of the film shot underwater.
Quick answers
When does Above the Below come out in theaters?
Above the Below is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026.
Who directs Above the Below?
The film is co-directed by Idris Elba and Martin Owen.
Who stars in Above the Below?
Idris Elba plays Jackson, Caitlin FitzGerald plays Brooks, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Rhodes.