Cate Blanchett’s New Spy Thriller Black Bag Hits Streaming with 96% Rotten Tomatoes!

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Approximately two months following its cinematic debut, the new movie from Academy Award-winning director, “Black Bag,” is set to become available for streaming. Featuring two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, “Black Bag” will be released on Peacock on May 2.

In the suspenseful movie titled “Black Bag,” Cate Blanchett portrays Kathryn St. Jean, married to George Woodhouse, a British intelligence officer played by Michael Fassbender. The plot revolves around George being ordered to probe into a group of suspected traitors; it’s possible that his wife, Kathryn, could be one of them. Besides Blanchett and Fassbender, the cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Gustaf Skarsgård (known for “Evil”), Naomie Harris (“Moonlight”), Tom Burke (“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”), and Marisa Abela (“Barbie”). The screenplay was penned by David Koepp, who is renowned for writing films like “Jurassic Park” (1993), “Mission: Impossible” (1996), and “Spider-Man” (2002).

The Film Will Get a Physical Media Release

Despite garnering a high 96% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie known as “Black Bag” fell short of recouping its production costs, managing only $37.7 million compared to its estimated budget of $50-$60 million. Starting May 2, when it debuted on Peacock, “Black Bag” will also be available in other release formats.

Black Bag (2025)

Rotten Tomatoes Critic ScoreRotten Tomatoes Audience ScoreIMDb Rating
96%70%6.8/10

Black Bag Star on Working with Steven Soderbergh and Leaving Acting Behind

Blanchett discussed how she and Fassbender managed to concentrate on their characters’ marriage despite the numerous spy elements in the movie, stating that it was primarily due to direction from Steven Soderbergh. She explained that Soderbergh skillfully guides a thrilling production, and as an actor, one must simply strap in and stay within his wake. One of Soderbergh’s exceptional qualities as a director, Blanchett noted, is his ability to create both psychological and emotional coherence while maintaining rhythmic sense. She attributed this to his exceptional editing skills.

In a recent chat with the press, Blanchett expressed that she has over 70 movies in her repertoire and two Academy Awards to her name. “My loved ones chuckle whenever I mention it, but I’m sincere,” she shared. “I’m genuinely considering quitting acting,” she added, revealing a desire to explore other aspects of life.

For several years, Cate Blanchett has been involved with environmental and humanitarian initiatives. In fact, she teamed up to create the “Climate of Change” podcast in 2022. Additionally, she serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Michael Fassbender’s TV Show Renewed

Michael Fassbender, famously portraying Erik/Magneto in the X-Men series, is currently featured in a show titled [name of the series], joined by Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere. This gripping spy thriller wrapped up its inaugural season earlier this year and has already been greenlit for another season on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The Agency is modeled after the French show “The Bureau,” and as stated in its official summary, the series revolves around “Martian” (Michael Fassbender), a secret CIA agent who is instructed to leave his undercover existence behind and return to London Station. When the love he once had resurfaces, their romance rekindles. However, his job, true identity, and mission collide with his emotions, thrusting them both into a perilous world of international espionage and intrigue.

Black Bag premieres on Peacock on May 2. The Agency is streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime.

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2025-04-25 21:54