Fresh Out of Prison Thriller ‘Newborn’ Trailer Starring David Oyelowo

by Alex Billington
February 25, 2026
Source: YouTube

“They’re gonna come, bro…” “You can’t let that happen.” AMC Theatres & Mansa have unveiled an official trailer for a film titled Newborn, the latest feature written and directed by filmmaker Nate Parker – known for his previous two films The Birth of a Nation and American Skin. After years of being locked in solitary confinement, a man is released into a newly self-isolating society. The title seems to be a play on the idea he is a “newborn” into society. But it’s also literally his name. After serving seven years in solitary confinement, Chris Newborn seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground. The film stars David Oyelowo as Newborn, Aiden Stoxx, Barry Pepper, Olivia Washington, Jimmie Fails, and Rukiya Bernard. This thriller will be out to watch for a limited time only in AMC Theatres nationwide this April. After that you’ll have to wait to watch it on VOD.

Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Nate Parker’s film Newborn, direct from YouTube:

Newborn follows Chris Newborn (Oyelowo), who, after serving seven years in solitary confinement, seeks to rebuild his life & reconnect with his family, only to find “freedom” has become a terrifying psychological battleground. An emotionally charged, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that’ll stay with audiences long-after the end credits roll. Newborn is both written and directed by American actor / filmmaker Nate Parker, director of the films The Birth of a Nation and American Skin, and “Baselines” series previously, as well as a few shorts. Produced by Aaron L. Gilbert, David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, Christina Lee Storm. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. AMC Theatres & Mansa will debut Parker’s Newborn film in AMC Theaters exclusively starting on April 10th, 2026 coming soon. Anyone interested?

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