Athena on Netflix release date, cast, synopsis, and more

A new Netflix film, described as a modern Greek tragedy, is coming to the streaming service this fall. Athena is directed by Romain Gavras.

This is the filmmaker’s third feature. Gavras also serves as a producer and co-wrote the script with Ladj Ly and Elias Beldeddar. Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Mourad Belkeddar, Jean Duhamel, and Nicolas Lhermitte also serve as producers.

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming movie!

Athena release date

The film will make its debut Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 on Netflix. It will be released at 12 a.m. PT/ 3 a.m. ET. The movie’s total run time is 97 minutes.

Athena synopsis

Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances (allegedly a  police altercation), three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos. French soldier Abdel is called back from the frontline to find his family torn apart. He’s caught between his younger brother Karim, who wants revenge, and his older brother Moktar’s criminal dealings.

As Abdel struggles to calm the rising tensions and the situation escalates, their community, Athena, goes under siege, becoming a scene of tragedy for both the family and beyond. The death of their brother ignites an all-out war in the community, with the boy’s three older brothers at the heart of it.

Athena cast

Here’s who appears in the main cast of the movie:

• Dali Benssalah as Abdel
• Sami Slimane as Karim
• Ouassini Embarek as Moktar
• Anthony Bajon as Jerome
• Alexis Manenti as Sebastien

Athena official trailer

If you want to take a closer look at the movie in action, watch the official trailer for Netflix’s Athena in the video below!

Athena photos

Check out pictures from the upcoming movie on Netflix!

Stay tuned to Netflix Life as we bring you all the news and updates ahead of the new movie’s release! Athena premieres Friday, Sept. 23 on Netflix.