The wait is over for fans of Richard Osman’s beloved Thursday Murder Club books, as Netflix has finally unveiled the first teaser trailer for its star-studded adaptation.
The film, directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), will premiere on Netflix on Thursday August 28 2025, and features an all-star cast led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie as the four retirees-turned-sleuths.
Author Richard Osman couldn’t hide his excitement.
“I can’t believe that this wonderful cast and crew are bringing The Thursday Murder Club so vividly to life,” he said in a statement. “I’m so proud of the books. This trailer has made me even more excited about Chris Columbus’ film.”
The first teaser trailer for the Netflix film was released today (Credit: Netflix)
What is The Thursday Murder Club about?
Based on Richard Osman’s bestselling debut novel, the film follows a group of sharp-witted pensioners living in the idyllic Cooper’s Chase retirement village in Kent.
The club, comprised of Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim and Joyce, spend their days solving cold cases for fun.
But when a real murder occurs on their doorstep, their hobby turns into a high-stakes investigation.
The official synopsis teases: “A group of pensioners set about solving the murder of a property developer in the luxurious Cooper’s Chase retirement village near the fictitious village of Fairhaven in Kent. They are, of course, the titular Thursday Murder Club. All retired but still passionate about solving cold cases, until a very warm case indeed finally drops into their laps.”
The film has been adapted by screenwriters Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, with Jennifer Todd and Chris Columbus producing.
Osman himself serves as an executive producer, alongside Jo Burn, Eleanor Columbus and others.
The Netflix adaptation stars Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan (Credit: Netflix)
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