The official trailer for Karōshi have been released, offering an early look at the upcoming action thriller from writer-director Takashi Doscher.
Produced by Chad Stahelski, the filmmaker behind the John Wick franchise, Karōshi arrives exclusively in theaters on February 5, 2027.
Set in a near-future Manhattan where corporate loyalty and cultural tradition have reshaped society, the film follows a mysterious outsider who infiltrates a powerful corporation after the death of one of its workers. As he digs deeper into the company, he uncovers a violent system hidden beneath its polished and carefully controlled public image.
The film stars Teo Yoo (Past Lives), Isabel May (Scream 7), Takehiro Hira (Shōgun), Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent), Show Kasamatsu (Tokyo Vice), with Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked).
Blending high-intensity action with corporate intrigue and social commentary, Karōshi promises a stylish thriller set in a world where ambition, power, and tradition collide.
Watch the official trailer below.
Cast
- Teo Yoo
- Isabel May
- Takehiro Hira
- Bill Camp
- Show Kasamatsu
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Cynthia Erivo
Crew
Writer & Director
- Takashi Doscher
Producers
- Chad Stahelski
- Jason Spitz
- Alex Young
- Nathan Kahane
Film Details
- Title: Karōshi
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Runtime: 88 Minutes
- Release Date: February 5, 2027
- Format: Theatrical
Synopsis
Set in a near-future Manhattan, Karōshi follows a mysterious outsider who infiltrates a powerful company after a worker’s death. As he uncovers the violence and corruption hidden beneath the corporation’s polished exterior, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to expose the system from within.
Karōshi opens exclusively in theaters on February 5, 2027.
