In Focus Features’ Hot Spot, Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) appears in the first clip for the studio’s dystopian horror, directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska—the filmmaker behind The Lure.
The film is described as a high-octane sci-fi thriller set in a near-future society ruled by sentient A.I. A private detective investigates a murder and uncovers a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. The Lure alum Andrzej Konopka also stars.
Hot Spot is rated R for strong violent content, gore, graphic nudity, sexual content and brief language.
Focus Features will release Hot Spot in theaters on August 21, 2026.
What the new clip reveals
The initial clip serves as the first look at the film and features Rapace in the world Smoczyńska has created, described as a brutal, bloody sci‑fi world with delirious camerawork reminiscent of classic cyberpunk action.
What we know about HOT SPOT
Director: Agnieszka Smoczyńska. Studio: Focus Features. Cast includes Noomi Rapace and Andrzej Konopka (The Lure).
Premise: a private detective investigating a murder in a near-future, AI-governed society leads to discovery of a rebel group seeking to undermine the digital overlord.
Release date and formats
The film opens in theaters on August 21, 2026. No information on platforms or streaming availability is provided in the source material.
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