Almost everyone has tried Tetris at some point in their life, whether it was a quick dabble or a full-blown obsession, the simple block game has an undeniable allure.
While most are familiar with the game, not so many people are aware of its fascinating origin story, and that’s the story thatApple Studioswill be telling with the upcoming Tetris movie.
Here’s everything we know about the Tetris movie so far, including when it’s coming out, where you’re able to watch it and who’s in it.
Tetris movie plot
As we mentioned up top, the Tetris movie is based on the true origin story of how the Tetris game came to be.
The story follows Hank Rogers, who discovers Tetris in 1988 and after seeing its potential, takes a risky trip to the Soviet Union in order to bring the game to the masses.
The movie includes double-crossing villains, legal battles and all the elements of a classic Cold War thriller - with a nerdy block-game twist.
Lead man Taron Egerton said, in an interview withGQ, that the movie will have a tone similar toThe Social Network.
Tetris movie cast
Taron Egerton, who played Elton John inRocketman, takes the lead role portraying game publisher Hank Rogers.
He’s joined by Toby Jones (Detectorists) as Robert Stein, Ben Miles (Andor) as Howard Lincoln, Sofya Lebedeva (Vikings: Valhalla) and Rick Yune (The Fast and the furious).
It’s directed by Jon S. Baird (Stan & Ollie)and written by Noah Pink (Genius).
Tetris movie release date
Apple has announced that the Tetris movie will be released on June 22, 2025.
Tetris movie how to watch
The Tetris movie will be coming toApple TV+on day one. The service starts at $6.99 per month in the US, and £6,99 per month in the UK, both regions offer a 7-day free trial.
It’s not yet clear if the film will have a theatrical release in addition to streaming, but we’ll update this article when we find out.
Tetris movie trailer
Apple released the first trailer for Tetris on August 23, 2025. Pocket-lint has embedded the video at the top of this page, as well as below, for your convenience.
