On November 9, 2026, Netflix unveiled the first images of "O Assalto" (The Heist), the new feature film directed by Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles. The production, part of the platform's international release slate for 2027, stars Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones. The film is confirmed to premiere on January 15, 2027.
The plot follows Noah, played by Robert Pattinson, a former Army captain attempting to resume his civilian life. The character is recruited by Christian Carter, played by Denzel Washington, an experienced criminal planning a bank robbery in Manhattan. The narrative's central conflict arises when Noah discovers that his girlfriend, Rose, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, works at the financial institution targeted for the heist, forcing the protagonist to choose between proceeding with the plan or protecting his partner.
In addition to the main trio, the cast includes Danai Gurira, Sean Harris, Moisés Arias, and Justin Kirk. The project marks another international work for Meirelles, a director recognized for films such as "City of God" and "The Two Popes."
