Jennifer Lawrence to Lead Zach Cregger’s Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Flood' for New Line

Key points

• Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in 'The Flood,' a sci-fi thriller directed by Zach Cregger.
• The film is scheduled for release on August 11, 2028, under the New Line Cinema banner.
• Cregger will direct, write, and produce the project based on his original concept.
• This is the second collaboration between Lawrence and Cregger, following the 2025 hit 'Weapons.'
• Production is being handled by Amblin Entertainment and Vertigo Entertainment, with Roy Lee and Miri Yoon producing.
• Plot details for 'The Flood' are currently being kept confidential by the studio.

Background

This casting announcement follows the commercial success of 'Weapons,' which earned $270 million worldwide and led the domestic box office for four consecutive weeks in 2025. Cregger’s recent 'Resident Evil' adaptation also crossed the two-century mark at the global box office. Lawrence, who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2013, has recently joined Instagram and is set to star in Martin Scorsese’s 'What Happens at Night' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

Why it matters

The announcement signals a major shift in Cregger’s career, moving from horror to science fiction while retaining his top-tier talent. It also highlights Lawrence’s continued relevance in high-budget studio productions, as she returns to a director with whom she has a proven track record of commercial success.

What to watch

Production for 'The Flood' is expected to begin in the coming months, with the film slated for release in August 2028. Lawrence is also set to begin work on 'What Happens at Night,' directed by Martin Scorsese.