Luther: The Fallen Sun has arrived on Netflix

DCI John Luther is back...

Luther: The Fallen Sun
Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Mar 2023

It's the BBC drama that introduced the nation to Idris Elba and got the country hooked on DCI John Luther's detective work. Alongside his trusted companion Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson), we've followed their exploits for a decade, and now finally the Luther movie has arrived on Netflix.

Mr Elba has reprised his role as John Luther, so here's everything we know about the 2023 movie.

When is the Luther movie out?

The Luther movie is out now! After much anticipation, fans can finally watch Luther: The Fallen Sun. Netflix took to Twitter to share the exciting news, telling fans: 'John Luther is back, and so is his coat. Luther: The Fallen Sun is now streaming on Netflix!!', along with a short clip of Luther standing on a London rooftop looking towards The Gherkin.

Fans were quick to express their excitement at the new release saying: 'It's a good day for #Luther fans...' and 'Will be watching this tonight 👌🍺', with a third saying: 'It’s Luther Day!! That’s my evening sorted 😍'.

Is there a trailer for the Luther movie?

There sure is! On Thursday 9th February, Netflix dropped a two-minute, 13 second trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Netflix captioned the action-packed trailer with: 'In Luther: The Fallen Sun — an epic continuation of the award-winning television saga reimagined for film — a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary. The film also stars Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley, who returns as Martin Schenk.

Watch the trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun below:

What is Luther: The Fallen Sun about?

Luther: The Fallen Sun is a continuation of the award-winning television saga reimagined for film, however there are some changes to the plot of the TV show, which fans might notice.

Netflix's official synopsis of the film is: 'A gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.'

What is the Luther movie called?

Despite us all referring to it as the 'Luther movie' for a number of years, Netflix confirmed the production is officially called Luther: The Fallen Sun.

How can I watch the Luther movie?

Fans are now able to watch Luther: The Fallen Sun on streaming platform Netflix.

First look at Luther: The Fallen Sun:

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Cast of Luther: The Fallen Sun:

As well as Idris Elba playing the role of main character John Luther, the film also stars Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley, who returns as Martin Schenk.

Speaking at the BAFTAs back in 2020, Idris confirmed the Luther film would be happening, saying: "It is happening.

"I've maintained that I'd like to see it come to a film. That's what I think we're headed towards, a film. I'm looking forward to making that happen."

Check out all of the other movies coming to Netflix in 2023:

The Pale Blue Eye

Released: 6th January 2023
Set in 1830, Christian Bale, Harry Melling and Gillian Anderson star in this murder mystery. When a young cadet is murdered and his heart is found to be missing, local detective, Augustus Landor (Christian Bale) has to solve the murder.

Your Place or Mine

Released: 10th February 2023
Your Place or Mine stars Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. Best friends and total opposites, Debbie and Peter, swap houses and lives for a week. With Debbie loving the routine with her son in Los Angeles and Peter after the New York life, it seems that they might not actually need what they thought they did.

Luther

Released: March 2023
The new Luther film with Idris Elba reprising his lead role will be available in March 2023.

Murder Mystery 2

Released: 2023
The 2019 film Murder Mystery is set to get a sequel in 2023, with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston reprising their roles.
In the first film, a New York cop and his wife go on a trip to Europe, while on a super yacht the billionaire owner is murdered and the couple find themselves as prime suspects.

The Strays

Released: 2023
A woman's perfectly crafted life begins to unravel when two shadowy figures in her town. The film stars Ashley Madekwe, Jorden Myrie, Bukky Bakray and Samuel Small.

Heart of Stone

Released: 2023
Directed by Tom Harper and starring Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt, Heart of Stone is out in 2023.

Extraction 2

Released: 2023
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Extraction 2 is the sequel to the 2020 film, an action-packed thriller, where Chris played the role of Tyler Rake who is a fearless black market mercenary.

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget

Released: 2023
Having escaped from Tweedy's farm, Ginger has found a peaceful island sanctuary for everyone, away from the dangers they encountered before. When she and Rocky have a little girl called Molly it seems like everything is perfect, but back on the mainland the other chickens are under threat, so this time they have to break in!

The Kitchen

Released: 2023
Set in London in 2044, The Kitchen is in a future where they the differences between rich and poor is stretched to its limits. The working classes now have to live in temporary accommodation on the outskirts.
The Kitchen is London's last village for residents who refuse to move on, which is where Izi is found, desperately trying to find a way out, meanwhile, 12-year-old Benji is searching for his family after losing his mother.

Luther: The Fallen Sun is out now on Netflix.

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