A Bold Reimagining of Ibsen’s Classic Hits Prime Video This October
Prepare to meet Hedda Gabler like you’ve never seen her before. In the newly released trailer for Hedda, Tessa Thompson stuns as the enigmatic anti-heroine at the heart of Henrik Ibsen’s iconic play, now reborn through the lens of visionary filmmaker Nia DaCosta. Premiering on Prime Video October 29th, this feature-length psychological drama promises to pull audiences into a dazzling — and dangerous — world of decadence, deception, and one woman’s desperate search for freedom.
A Classic Rewired: Hedda Begins At The End
From its first frames, the Hedda trailer subverts expectations. Opening with a cryptic confrontation between Hedda and law enforcement, the teaser sets its timeline in reverse — inviting viewers to piece together the emotional wreckage that led to this moment. As the narrative rewinds, we see a woman of wealth, status, and influence unravel under the weight of her curated life.
Behind the champagne toasts and perfectly tailored gowns lies a simmering unrest. On what should be the most celebrated night of the year, Hedda’s past comes crashing back in — in the form of a romantic ghost she thought long buried. The result? A spiraling descent that threatens to rip her world, and those closest to her, apart.
A Creative Reunion With Real Spark
Hedda marks a major reunion between DaCosta and Thompson, whose earlier collaboration on the critically acclaimed Little Woods demonstrated the duo’s ability to bring grounded intensity to emotionally charged stories. The two crossed paths again when Thompson made a surprise appearance in DaCosta’s 2023 Marvel film, The Marvels, returning to her role as Valkyrie.
Now, with Hedda, they trade in superhero suits for silk and sequins — but the stakes are no less epic.
Joining Thompson is an exceptional supporting cast: Imogen Poots (Outer Range), Tom Bateman (Death on the Nile), Nicholas Pinnock (Long Bright River), and Nina Hoss (Tár). Each actor plays a pivotal role in the social web Hedda weaves — and threatens to tear apart.
DaCosta’s Vision: Feminine Power, Fractured Lives
Known for her ability to blend genre and intimacy, Nia DaCosta isn’t merely updating Ibsen — she’s detonating it. Both director and screenwriter, DaCosta reframes Hedda Gabler as a modern meditation on identity, gender, and performance — not just in relationships, but in society at large.
Co-produced by Thompson, alongside Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Gabrielle Nadig, Hedda is a sharp, stylish interrogation of what happens when a woman refuses to be anyone but herself — even if it costs her everything.
Prime Video Arrival: Mark Your Calendar
Set your reminder for October 29th — because Hedda is not just another costume drama. It’s a modern-day Greek tragedy in couture, with Tessa Thompson wielding complexity like a blade.
And with DaCosta also helming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — the hotly anticipated sequel to 28 Days Later — hitting theaters in January 2026, Hedda may mark a turning point in her ascent as one of the boldest storytellers working today.
A Woman On The Edge Of Reinvention
With a story that begins at the end and a heroine who dares to break the rules, Hedda is shaping up to be one of the year’s most compelling and cerebral offerings. If the trailer is any indication, Tessa Thompson isn’t just portraying Hedda — she’s redefining her for a new generation.
Watch the trailer now, and get ready to witness the unraveling of appearances, personas, and perhaps even reality itself when Hedda arrives exclusively on Prime Video this October 29th.