Acclaimed Spy Thriller ‘Black Bag’ Arriving on Peacock This Week

A thrilling new spy drama called “Black Bag,” starring big names like Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, is set to hit Peacock this week. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film also features Pierce Brosnan, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, and Naomie Harris in a tale that opened in theaters on March 14 and later transitioned to streaming on April 1.

For those eager to dive into the action, “Black Bag” will be available for streaming on Peacock starting Friday, May 1. To catch this gripping spy story, you’ll need to have a subscription to the NBC Universal streaming service. Peacock offers two options: an ad-supported plan for $7.99 per month or $79 per year, and an ad-free plan for $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.

Although “Black Bag” didn’t attract massive box office numbers, raking in $38.3 million worldwide while bumping against a $60 million production budget, critics have heaped praise on the film. Rotten Tomatoes reviewers gave it an impressive 96% rating, with the consensus calling it a sleek and witty espionage caper that lets stars like Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender shine on the screen.

Despite the less-than-anticipated theater turnout, director Soderbergh expressed concern in an interview with The Independent about the dwindling audience for mid-budget films in theaters. Nonetheless, he remains optimistic that “Black Bag” will eventually hit a profitable note, emphasizing the importance of nurturing an audience for these types of grown-up movies that offer a refreshing change from big-budget blockbusters and indie horror flicks.

With an R rating, “Black Bag” is set to land on Peacock this Friday, ready to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative.