Pretty Lethal trailer unveils Maddie Ziegler and Uma Thurman in ballet-fu survival thriller

Pretty Lethal trailer debuts ahead of SXSW premiere, starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor and Uma Thurman

The official trailer for Pretty Lethal has been released ahead of its world premiere at SXSW, introducing a survival thriller that blends ballet and action. 

Directed by Vicky Jewson, the film stars Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor and Uma Thurman, and is scheduled to stream globally on Prime Video beginning March 25, 2026.

Pretty Lethal follows five young ballerinas traveling to a prestigious dance competition when their bus breaks down in a remote forest. Seeking shelter, they arrive at a secluded roadside inn run by Devora Kasimer, a mysterious former ballet prodigy portrayed by Uma Thurman. As tensions escalate, the dancers must rely on their elite ballet training to survive a deadly situation.

The film’s concept centers on transforming ballet discipline and precision into combat-style survival tactics, a theme director Vicky Jewson has described as bringing a ballerina’s “highly specific skillset” into the action genre. The story combines elements of horror, comedy and thriller, positioning itself as a stylized genre hybrid.

The ensemble cast also includes Iris Apatow, Avantika and Millicent Simmonds, with supporting roles from Michael Culkin and Lydia Leonard. The screenplay was written by Kate Freund. Producers include Kelly McCormick, Mike Karz, William Bindley and Piers Tempest. The score is composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan, with cinematography by Bridger Nielson.

With its contained setting, young ensemble cast and the “ballet-fu” action concept, Pretty Lethal aims to stand out in the 2026 thriller lineup. The film will debut at SXSW before its global streaming release on Prime Video later in March.