The Last Refuge: Louis Leterrier directs a single-location sci-fi thriller

Directed by Louis Leterrier, Le Dernier Refuge follows a family holed up at home as they confront a mysterious threat. Starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, arriving on Netflix on August 7, 2026.

Louis Leterrier tries his hand at a science-fiction locked-room thriller. Available in France on Netflix starting August 7, 2026, The Last Refuge brings together Greta Lee and Wagner Moura in a thriller where a family finds itself trapped inside its own home, facing a threat about which it knows nothing.

Ann, Jason and their two children are forced to watch their ordinary life unravel when they realize they can no longer step outside. With dwindling resources, the family must survive in this confined space, unsure what prevents them from leaving or what lies beyond the walls. As the days wear on, tensions mount and each member is pushed to the edge.

A sci‑fi thriller focused on a family’s survival

The synopsis of Le Dernier Refuge intentionally keeps the threat's nature shrouded in mystery. Rather than reveal the source of danger, the film focuses on the psychological toll of confinement and scarcity on a single family. The claustrophobic setting becomes the main driver of the story, as solidarity is tested to the limit by isolation and uncertainty.

The screenplay is by Matthew Robinson, with production led by Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Kori Adelson and Oly Obst.

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Greta Lee and Wagner Moura to headline

Greta Lee plays Ann, alongside Wagner Moura as Jason. The rest of the cast includes Gabriel Chung and Emma Ho, who depict the teenage versions of Graham and Ruth, as well as Noah Alexander Sosnowski and Riley Chung, who portray their younger selves.

After directing a string of action-packed films, including The Transporter, The Incredible Hulk, Now You See Me or even Fast X, Louis Leterrier turns to a more intimate register, while keeping a suspense grounded in a survival situation.

The Last Refuge will be available on Netflix starting from August 7, 2026.

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