Vanessa Kirby and Jennifer Jason Leigh Star in Netflix’s Chilling New Thriller ‘Night Always Comes’—Trailer Released
Netflix is set to release a new crime thriller called Night Always Comes on August 15, 2025. The movie is based on Willy Vlautin’s 2021 novel The Night Always Comes and tells the story of a woman struggling to escape a difficult life.
Netflix has already given fans a first look with the release of the trailer. The film is directed by Benjamin Caron, with a script written by Sarah Conradt. Vanessa Kirby stars as Lynette, the main character, and also helped produce the movie. Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Doreen, while Zack Gottsagen appears as Lynette’s older brother, Kenny. Other cast members include Stephen James, Julia Fox, Eli Roth, Randall Park, and Michael Kelly.
She’s running out of time.
— Netflix (@netflix) August 12, 2025
Vanessa Kirby stars in Night Always Comes. Premiering this Friday. pic.twitter.com/fkyXMQlq0J
According to Netflix, the story follows Lynette as she tries to raise money and find a way out of her struggles in the Pacific Northwest. The plot is being kept simple, but the film promises a tense and gripping story about survival.
Production on Night Always Comes began in March 2024. Netflix confirmed the project as part of their deal with Aluna Entertainment. Vanessa Kirby, Lauren Dark, Benjamin and Jodie Caron, Gary Levinsohn, and Billy Hines all worked together as producers on the film. Filming started in Portland, Oregon during the spring of 2024.
Netflix describes the movie as both a crime thriller and a drama. The cast brings together familiar faces from both film and TV. Vanessa Kirby, known for her dramatic and action roles, is expected to bring intensity to her lead role as Lynette. Supporting actors like Randall Park, Eli Roth, and Julia Fox add depth and variety to the film.
Vanessa Kirby has been involved in producing the project, giving her a larger role behind the scenes as well. The first trailer hints at a dark and emotional story, staying true to the tone of Vlautin’s novel.
Netflix hasn’t shared more details about the plot yet, but fans can look forward to seeing more as the release date approaches. For now, viewers can mark their calendars for August 15, 2025, when Night Always Comes will premiere worldwide.
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