Netflix fans go wild for new holiday thriller dropping next month

Netflix fans “can’t wait” for the release of a new holiday thriller after the streaming giant posted a trailer on X.

They posted the teaser on X and wrote: “It's the most wonderful time for a holiday thriller.

“Carry-On starring Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler and Jason Bateman arrives December 13!”

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In the new Netflix movie, airport security officer Ethan Kopek (Egerton) is coerced into letting a dangerous package through security on Christmas Day after being blackmailed by a mysterious traveller (Bateman).

Fans have flooded the comments on X, most of them showing their excitement for a new holiday thriller.

Someone wrote: “Perfect timing for some holiday suspense! Can’t wait to see this cast in action - December 13 is marked!”

And another person agreed: “Exciting! Can’t wait to see Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, and Jason Bateman in action. This holiday thriller is definitely on my December watchlist!”

Many of the comments remark upon the stellar casting for the new Netflix film. And people are excited to see Jason Bateman play a villain.

One person commented: “I love it when Jason Bateman is the bad guy!!” And another person agreed: “Jason Bateman as an antagonist is different but I’ll be seated”.

The comments were mostly positive, but a few negative X users aren’t thrilled about another Christmas film. Someone said: “Oh no, no more Christmas movies I’ve already had enough”.

Carry-On is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra who is known for Orphan, The Shallows, and Black Adam among many more successful films. For his new film he has put together a star-studded cast.

Jason Bateman is best known for his role of Marty Byrde in Ozark and Michael Bluth in the cult-favourite comedy Arrested Development.

Taron Egerton is known for his roles in the Kingsman movies, Robinhood and was a voice actor in Sing and Sing 2.

Carry-On will be available to stream on Netflix from 13 December 2024, just in time for Christmas!