Priyanka Chopra Jonas trades glamour for grit in The Bluff, a blood-soaked action film that drops on Prime Video February 25.
The first trailer, released January 14, 2026, reveals the actress as Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, an ex-pirate forced back into violence when her former captain comes seeking revenge.
At a Glance
- Chopra Jonas, 43, headlines as a deadly ex-pirate in the R-rated thriller
- Karl Urban plays vengeful captain Connor, igniting a deadly showdown
- Film blends historical swashbuckling with modern, brutal fight sequences
- Why it matters: Fans see the global star in her most physical, ferocious role yet
Chopra Jonas Goes Full Pirate
The two-minute preview opens on the Cayman Islands, where Ercell has built a quiet life with her family. That peace shatters when Connor (Urban) arrives, forcing her to confront the blood-stained past she hoped to bury.
A synopsis shared by News Of Losangeles warns: “Ercell’s world is torn apart… thrust back into a deadly game of secrets and survival.”
Director Frank E. Flowers fills the screen with:
- Sword fights
- Tactical traps
- Bare-knuckle brawls
- Musket and cannon fire
A studio press release promises “gripping sword fights, tactical traps, and bloody brawls” wrapped in “historical context with modern cinematic flair.”
Star Power Behind the Camera
Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo produce, while Avatar star Zoe Saldaña serves as executive producer.
The ensemble cast also features:
- Safia Oakley-Green
- Vedanten Naidoo
- Temuera Morrison
- Ismael Cruz Cordova
Trailer’s Wildest Moment
When a rival asks how Ercell became “so good at killing people,” Chopra Jonas delivers the trailer’s signature line: “Your father didn’t marry me for my cooking.”
The quip underlines a performance Ethan R. Coleman describes as “fierce and physical like you’ve never seen her before.”
Release Details
- Title: The Bluff
- Platform: Prime Video
- Premiere: February 25, 2026
- Rating: R
- Director: Frank E. Flowers
- Producers: Joe and Anthony Russo
Key Takeaways
- Chopra Jonas headlines her most action-heavy project to date
- The R rating signals unfiltered violence and adult themes
- Prime Video aims to compete with theatrical blockbusters by landing high-octane exclusives
- Fans have six weeks to prepare for Bloody Mary’s comeback
