The Kitchen arrives on Netflix in January 2024: Here's everything else you need to know

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya and Top Boy star Kane Robinson have collaborated on a new dystopian drama titled The Kitchen at Netflix!

This time around, Kaluuya is behind the scenes as the co-director, co-writer, and producer. He co-wrote the script with Joe Murtagh and Rob Hayes. In addition, Kaluuya produced the film under his 59% Productions banner, with Daniel Emmerson producing for DMC Film.

Kibwe Tavares makes his feature film directing debut with The Kitchen. Tavares has worked with Kaluuya before on his short film Jonah in which Kaluuya plays the main lead. In addition, Michael Fassbender, David Kimbangi, Conor McCaughan, and Ollie Madden serve as executive producers on the project.

The upcoming Netflix movie is based on an original idea from Kaluuya, Tavares, and Emmerson. It was developed through the Sundance Screenwriting and Directing Lab in 2016, and now we have the official release date, trailer, and much more.

Cast

According to Deadline, British rapper and actor Kane Robinson joins the cast as the main lead, and newcomer Jedaiah Bannerman portrays the co-lead. Robinson plays the role of Izi, while Bannerman portrays Benji. You might recognize Robinson from his previous role as Sully in Top Boy. The Kitchen is Bannerman's first major role.

Here's who else you can expect to see in the new movie:

• Hope Ikpoku Jr. as Staples
• Teija Kabs as Ruby
• Demmy Ladipo as Jase
• Cristale as Lianne
• BackRoad Gee as Kamale
• Henry Lawfull as Cronik
• Fiona Marr as Amy
• Lola-Rose Maxwell as Fiona
• Ian Wright as Lord Kitchener

If you want to see the full cast and crew, you can check out the movie's IMDb page.

What is The Kitchen on Netflix about?

The dystopian drama is set in London in the year 2044, a future where there’s a huge gap between the rich and the poor. Due to harsh conditions, the poor are forced to live in temporary lodgings on the outskirts of the city called The Kitchen. The story follows Izi, a resident of The Kitchen who’s trying to find his way out, and a 12-year-old boy named Benji who has lost his mother and longs for a family. 

It's been given an R maturity rating for strong language, which means it may be inappropriate for ages under 17. So, we recommend watching this film when there are no young kids around. Maybe wait until they're asleep or when they're busy watching a kids movie or show. That way, you won't be disturbed.

The Kitchen release date

Make sure to clear your schedule for Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 because that's when The Kitchen is scheduled to land on Netflix! You can expect the movie to drop at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on this date.

As shown below, the dystopian drama was initially expected to come out in 2023, but its release got pushed to next year. We've seen this happen with other films like Kevin Hart's Lift. But it's unclear why the release year was changed in The Kitchen's case. What we do know is that this film will be one of the best new Netflix releases in January 2024.

Take a look at the official trailer for a sneak peek of the upcoming Netflix film!

There's a lot going on the trailer, and we can already tell that we'll be at the edge of our seats throughout the entire movie. This is definitely not a film you want to miss.

Check out these official production stills from the film.

Make sure to mark your calendar and set your alarm because The Kitchen lands on Netflix on Jan. 19 at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET!