They Will Kill You is an upcoming American horror-thriller with comedic elements directed by Kirill Sokolov from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alex Litvak. The film is produced under the Nocturna Pictures label — a genre arm of Skydance led by Andy and Barbara Muschietti — and is set for a theatrical release on March 27, 2026 via Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema.
The story centers on Colette (played by Zazie Beetz), who answers a help-wanted ad for a housekeeping position in a luxurious New York City high-rise named The Virgil. What begins as a straightforward job quickly turns unsettling as she discovers the building harbors a history of unexplained disappearances and a hidden, cult-like community. As the plot unfolds, Colette must navigate the sinister environment and uncover the building’s secrets while trying to survive.
The film’s cast includes Zazie Beetz in the lead role, with supporting performances from Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.
Production for the film brought together creatives with experience in genre cinema, and the project has been described as blending horror action with darkly humorous beats, offering moments of tension alongside stylistic, action-oriented set pieces.
They Will Kill You carries an R rating for strong bloody violence, gore, language, and some brief mature content, reflecting its mix of horror and intense sequences.
The film is scheduled to reach U.S. theaters on March 27, 2026, with international releases around the same period.