Afterburn (2025)

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a postapocalyptic Earth whose Eastern Hemisphere was destroyed by a massive solar flare, leaving what life remains mutated from radiation and fallout. The story revolves around a group of treasure hunters who extract such objects as the Mona Lisa, the Rosetta Stone and the Crown Jewels while facing rival hunters, mutants and pirates.

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Where to watch

Stream

• fuboTV
• MGM+ Amazon Channel
• Philo
• MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
• MGM Plus

Rent

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Fandango At Home

Buy

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• Apple TV Store
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Dave Bautista as Jake
• Olga Kurylenko as Drea
• Kristofer Hivju as General Volkov
• Samuel L. Jackson as Valentine
• Daniel Bernhardt as Gorynych
• Simon Merrells as Tank Commander
• Kevin Eldon as Father Samson
• Eden Epstein as Fuentes
• George Somner as Pilot
• Sergio Freijo as Officer Sanchez

If you liked Afterburn, try

• Mad Max: Fury Road
• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
• Beast Race
• Mickey 17
• The Matrix Resurrections
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
• The Matrix Revolutions
• Terminator Salvation

BingeNext's take

If you’re into action-packed sci-fi with a splash of comedy, Afterburn is a solid pick that feels like a wild ride through a postapocalyptic world. The story follows a crew of treasure hunters navigating a dangerous Earth where a solar flare has left everything mutated and chaotic. Watching Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson lead the charge as they go after famous artifacts like the Mona Lisa and the Crown Jewels adds a fun twist to the usual treasure hunt. The mix of mutants, rival hunters, and pirates keeps the tension high but with enough humor to keep things light. It’s a fast-paced 106 minutes that fans of Mad Max: Fury Road or The Matrix Resurrections might really enjoy, especially if you like your sci-fi with a bit of grit and laughs. Perfect for a weekend when you want something thrilling but not too heavy.