Netflix viewers praise 'best trailer in a while' as nail-biting first-look at Hollywood star's gripping thriller revealed

Earlier on today, (October 12) unveiled the trailer for a new nail-biting thriller movie and it looks like fans are mighty impressed.

Titled Carry-On, the action thriller follows a young TSA officer who is blackmailed into letting a dangerous package onboard an upcoming flight on Christmas Day.

It stars Rocketman actor Taron Egerton, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionist actress Sofia Carson and Hollywood icon Jason Bateman.

It's been directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who has previously directed films including House of Wax, Orphan, Jungle Cruise and Black Adam.

Carry-On has been produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Dylan Clark Productions and was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana from 2022 to 2023.

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The trailer shows Ethan (Taron) receiving an anonymous call with instructions to follow to get a man on a flight with his luggage, without being traced through airport security.

As Ethan resists, the caller menacingly adds: "Let's cancel the text, or we execute your girlfriend."

As the character tries to track down who is threatening him, a cat-and-mouse act ensues, which will surely leave viewers at the edge of their seats.

After watching the trailer, fans have flocked to the comments section on YouTube to share their reactions.

One Netflix fan gushed: "Wow, this is one of the best netflix trailers in a while, this movie looks," alongside a fire emoji.

Another person commented: "A cool combo of things in one: action thriller; set at Christmas; has Taron Edgerton, Sofia Carson and Jason Bateman; directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. I'm here for it."

Somebody else penned: "It's not just in the vein of Phone Booth but also Die Hard & Lethal Weapon...it's gonna be an amazing Christmas movie that will be watched by people every Christmas!"

Yet another joked: "Netflix out here coming for that Die Hard "favorite 'technically' a Christmas movie" crown."

A fifth said: "Red Eye and Phonebooth vibes but I am there for Jason Bateman as the villain."

Welsh actor Taron has been steadily building his filmography with great roles, including playing the icon that is Elton John in his biopic Rocketman as well as featuring in the Kingsman movies.

Carry-On will be available to watch on Netflix on December 13