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Sherlock and James Bond legends' new film based on best-selling novel gets major UK release update

Blood on Snow has been acquired by Sky for theatrical release in 2027.

A close up of Benedict Cumberbatch on the red carpet at the BFI, he looks ahead without smiling.

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Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 at 12:10 pm

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A star-studded adaptation of Jo Nesbø's bestselling crime novel Blood on Snow will be premiering as a Sky Original in the UK, the broadcaster has confirmed.

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Sky has acquired the movie – which is led by Benedict Cumberbatch – for theatrical release in 2027, although a more exact date has not been given at this stage.

Interestingly, there are several James Bond connections to the film, with roles for one-time 007 hopeful Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Casino Royale icon Eva Green, while Cory Fukunaga – who directed Daniel Craig's final Bond flick No Time To Die – is taking the reigns behind the camera.

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Meanwhile, the impressive ensemble also includes roles for The Brutalist and 28 Years Later star Emma Laird, and Andor's Ben Mendelsohn.

The script was adapted by prolific Norwegian author Nesbø from his own novel, in association with playwright and screenwriter Ben Power, with Sky's head of original film Andrew Orr noting that the "writing is exceptional".

Orr added that "the strength of the cast’s performances make this a standout addition to our slate".

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a black leather jacket and light coloured shirt. He is looking ahead with a slight smile with light stubble and curly hair. He is stood in front of a cherry blossom background on the press tour for Bullet Train

Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Jun Sato/WireImage

You can find the official synopsis for the film below:

"Hoffman’s (Cumberbatch) trusted hitman, Olav (Johnson), is a cold, efficient killer, perfect for the job. But beneath his ruthless exterior lies an unexpected intelligence and an unwavering moral code shaped by a complicated childhood…

"When Hoffman orders his own wife to be murdered, Olav’s principles clash with his loyalties. Instead of pulling the trigger, he hatches a scheme that makes him Hoffman’s next target and with nowhere safe to turn, Olav forms an uneasy alliance that places him at the heart of Oslo’s deadly gang war.

"Once a violent enforcer, Olav’s choice makes him an unlikely hero in a world where no good deed goes unpunished."

Blood on Snow will premiere in UK cinemas in 2027.

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Patrick CremonaSenior Film Writer

Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.

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