Sam Rockwell’s New Spy Movie Is Officially One of 2026’s Highest-Rated Thrillers

As 2026 nears its end, the best films of the year are starting to come into perspective. There are still two blockbuster releases on the horizon — Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three — but otherwise, titles like Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey, the acclaimed Andy Weir adaptation Project Hail Mary, and the international darling La Bola Negra are among those being eyed as awards contenders come next year. However, Searchlight Pictures has one more heavyweight that’s been garnering plenty of buzz on the festival circuit. It’s finally set to hit theaters this Friday, coming off a Venice International Film Festival debut that earned a 13-minute standing ovation and plenty of flowers for its leading duo.