Netflix Releases Trailer for Danny Boyle's Ink
The Rupert Murdoch drama, which premiered at Venice, is slated for a limited December theatrical run before its January Netflix debut.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Film — General
Netflix has released a new trailer for Ink, a film directed by Danny Boyle that dramatizes Rupert Murdoch's purchase of The Sun newspaper. The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Why it matters
The film's staggered release, with a limited theatrical run in December and a Netflix debut in January, suggests the streamer is positioning it for awards consideration. The trailer also highlights the newspaper's controversial coverage, including its reporting on the kidnapping of Alick McKay's wife.
The film holds a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 66 critic reviews, and runs 116 minutes. Its commercial performance will not be known until after its limited December theatrical release and January Netflix debut.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is the global streaming service that released the trailer and will premiere Ink on its platform.
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle is the British filmmaker known for directing Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire, and he directed Ink.
Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch is the media executive whose purchase of The Sun newspaper is the subject of the film, and who is portrayed by Guy Pearce.
The details
Ink is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Jack O'Connell as Larry Lamb and Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch. Netflix shared the trailer on YouTube, and the film earlier drew attention after the production was revealed to have used AI in limited ways.
Timeline
September 2026: Ink debuts at the Venice Film Festival.
Earlier in 2026: AI use in the film's production is revealed.
December 11, 2026: Ink opens in a limited theatrical release.
January 8, 2027: Ink debuts on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
The staggered rollout, with a limited theatrical run before a streaming debut, reflects the continuing industry practice of using brief cinema windows to qualify films for awards. Netflix's December-to-January structure follows this pattern for prestige titles competing in the awards season.
Viewers can see Ink in a limited theatrical run beginning December 11, 2026, or wait for its Netflix release on January 8, 2027. The Netflix debut will make the film available to subscribers at no additional per-title cost.
The takeaway
Readers planning to see Ink can choose between the limited December cinema run and the January Netflix release, depending on whether they prefer the theatrical experience. Checking local listings closer to December will confirm which cinemas are screening the film.
What happens next
Ink opens in a limited theatrical release on December 11, 2026, followed by its Netflix debut on January 8, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
