The Day Drinker trailer has given fans a first look at Johnny Depp’s mysterious new character in the upcoming thriller.
Lionsgate released the trailer ahead of the film’s theatrical debut. Day Drinker is scheduled to reach cinemas on March 26, 2027.
Marc Webb directs the film, which stars Depp alongside Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline.
Day Drinker Trailer Introduces a Mysterious Guest
The story follows Lorna, a bartender working aboard a private yacht.
Her routine changes when she meets a mysterious guest played by Depp.
The encounter soon pulls the pair into a dangerous situation involving a criminal figure portrayed by Cruz. The three characters also discover unexpected connections.
The trailer presents Depp with grey hair and a mysterious appearance.
His character hints at a story involving revenge and possibly supernatural events.
Johnny Depp Returns to Major Hollywood Production
Day Drinker represents one of Depp’s major Hollywood-backed projects since his highly publicized 2022 legal battle with Amber Heard.
The actor has continued working on film projects during the years since the case.
He is also set to star in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, another major studio production scheduled for release in November 2026.
The new thriller therefore adds another major studio role to Depp’s recent film career.
Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline Join Depp
Penélope Cruz plays the criminal figure at the center of the film’s dangerous storyline.
Cruz and Depp reunite on screen after previously appearing together in several films.
Madelyn Cline plays the yacht bartender whose encounter with Depp’s character sets the story in motion.
For Cline, the movie follows her work on Outer Banks, where she played Sarah Cameron.
When Does Day Drinker Come Out?
Day Drinker is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on March 26, 2027.
Marc Webb directs the film from a screenplay by Zach Dean.
The production team includes Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Adam Kolbrenner, Zach Dean and Nathan Kahane.
The film combines mystery, thriller and horror elements, with much of its story unfolding aboard a private yacht.
What the Day Drinker Trailer Reveals
The Day Drinker trailer keeps much of the plot under wraps.
However, it establishes a dark atmosphere and introduces Depp’s character as an unpredictable figure with a complicated past.
The trailer also hints that the story could move beyond a straightforward crime thriller.
With Depp, Cruz and Cline at the center, Day Drinker is set to bring a mysterious new story to theaters in 2027.
