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Netflix has been constantly releasing original films that usually become big streaming hits. That often happens even if the audiences and critics don't enjoy the project.

Such is the case for one of the most recent releases: Brick. Not to be confused with the 2005 neo-noir mystery thriller of the same name, with Knives Out's Rian Johnson in his directorial debut, the new Netflix film is a sci-fi German movie that has the residents of a building unexpectedly caught in their homes by a surprising brick wall. Although Brick received negative reviews, it didn't take long for it to become a worldwide hit, FlixPatrol reports.

Brick premiered on Netflix on Jul. 10, and two days later, it's already the #1 film worldwide. On its first day, the sci-fi mystery film topped the charts in 43 countries, and further grew to 44 countries on Jul. 12. Considering that it's a foreign film with little to no promotion,...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains spoilers from Netflix's Brick!

Netflix has done it again, surpassing the expectations of its viewers and coming up with a film that might be the worst nightmare for every claustrophobic person. Released recently on the Ott platform, the German sci-fi flick Brick took us by surprise with its out-of-the-box concept of a defense system gone rogue. The locked-room mystery is the newest film joining the library after KPop Demon Hunters and The Old Guard 2, where people had contrasting opinions following both films.

This escape room concept movie is an easy-to-follow plot, featuring flawed yet relatable characters. Thus, it becomes a juicy thriller, where they are segregated from the outside world. However, the open ending leaves ample room for us to interpret that the mystery of the black brick is far from over.

Brick Ending Explained: Decoding the Black Wall Mystery One Brick...

While most of the world spends this weekend going to see James Gunn’s Superman up on the big screen, you might want to instead cozy up with some new horror movies. And you’d be in luck, because nine brand new ones have released at home and in theaters this week.

Here’s all the new horror that released from July 7 – July 11, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

David Cronenberg’s new movie The Shrouds received a limited theatrical release from Sideshow and Janus Films back in April, and it’s finally now available at home.

You can rent The Shrouds on VOD or stream exclusively on The Criterion Channel.

“In an eerie, deceptively placid near-future, a techno-entrepreneur named Karsh (Vincent Cassel) has developed a new software that will allow the bereaved to bear witness to the gradual decay of loved ones dead and buried in the earth.

Despite a focused and committed cast, led by Matthias Schweighofer and Ruby O. Fee, writer-director Philip Koch’s escape room thriller Brick (2025) is a tepidly unremarkable affair. As if checking from a list, the Netflix film navigates most of the tropes of films of such ilk and fails to rise above its generic structure. However, it remains a passably entertaining watch if you are in the mood. Just do not expect to be wowed by the experience. “Brick” has its central characters, a growing-distant couple, trapped when their entire building is walled in. The characters try to find a solution to escape the building, while theorizing about the reason for their predicament. Let us analyse the story and the ‘conspiracy’ that dictated the fate of the characters.

Brick (2025) Netflix Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

The film starts with a glance at Tim (Matthias Schweighofer) and Liv (Ruby O. Fee), and how...

Netflix’s German sci-fi survival thriller, Brick, is a fine example of a constrained setting story that heavily depends on the performances of the cast to fully capture atmospheric dread and anxiety. Showing how survival drive affects individuals to differing extents, Brick ramps up the stakes and builds up narrative tension. While there might be mixed opinions regarding whether the ending delivered as strongly, there is no argument regarding the dedication of the involved cast and crew. A special mention should be made about the production design, as the settings act as a character as well.

Tim Played by Matthias Schweighofer

German actor/director Matthias Schweighofer has been active in both the silver screen and small screen scenes since the late 90s. Over the years he has built a solid profile with his direction in a number of comedy movies and acting performance in ventures like The Red Baron, Valkyrie,...

In the new German film Brick, a couple awakens to find their apartment building inexplicably encased overnight by a mysterious, impenetrable wall. This high-concept premise, reminiscent of classic “puzzle box” stories, serves as the foundation for a science fiction thriller that has premiered on Netflix. Starring Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee, the film uses its claustrophobic setting to explore a relationship under extreme duress.

The Emotional Core Under Siege

At the heart of the narrative is the strained dynamic between Tim (Schweighöfer), a workaholic games programmer, and his partner Olivia (Fee), an architect. Their lives are shadowed by the past loss of a child, a trauma that has driven them apart. Tim has retreated into his work, while Olivia has made a desperate bid for a fresh start, quitting her job and buying a camper van for an escape they may never take. The sudden appearance of the physical...

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that your apartment building has been completely sealed off overnight—with no exits, no phone signal, and no clue what’s going on. That’s the chilling setup of Brick, an upcoming German psychological sci-fi thriller directed and written by Philip Koch (Tribes of Europa). Set to release on July 10, 2025, ‘Brick’ is headed straight to Netflix, promising a gripping, slow-burn mystery about survival, paranoia, and human nature when the walls quite literally close in.

With a cast led by Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee, Brick turns a single residential complex into a pressure cooker. This article explores the plot, full cast breakdown, release and streaming details, filming location, and whether you can watch the trailer yet.

Netflix’s “Brick” (2025) Plot Overview:

Brick centers on an inexplicable and terrifying event: one morning, an apartment building’s residents discover that a thick, impenetrable brick wall has appeared overnight,...

What if you woke up one morning and couldn’t leave your home? What if you couldn’t leave, not because you didn’t want to, but because a wall had mysteriously appeared overnight, sealing you in. That’s the setup of Brick, Netflix‘s upcoming German sci-fi thriller that drops on July 10, 2025.

With an eerie atmosphere and an all-star German cast, Brick is set up to be one of the most gripping releases on Netflix this year. Directed by Philip Koch, this psychological nail-biter takes us to what happens when the walls close in. Here’s everything you need to know about Brick before it hits your screen.

Brick Release Date on Netflix Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee in Brick | Credit: Netflix

Brick premieres exclusively on Netflix on July 10, 2025. It’s part of Netflix’s expanding lineup of European genre thrillers. The movie is expected to be one...

An apartment becomes a trap in the trailer for Brick, which brings to mind Cube and The Platform.

The mysterious sci-fi thriller drops July 10 on Netflix.

Tim and Olivia awake trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight… and they are not alone. The entire building and its residents seem to be enclosed.

What happened? Who built that wall and why? Without any chance of outside help, they must band together to find a way out. Can they solve the mystery of the wall in time — and survive?

Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee star with Frederick Lau, Salber Lee Williams, Murathan Muslu, Axel Werner, Sira-Anna Faal, and Alexander Beyer.

Friend Request co-writer Philip Koch writes and directs the German film.

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Four years after sharing the screen in the Army of the Dead prequel Army of Thieves for the Netflix streaming service, actors (and real-life couple) Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee have teamed up again for another Netflix project, the thriller Brick. The film is set for a global streaming release on July 10th, and with that date just four weeks away, a trailer has dropped online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Brick has the following synopsis: Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer) and Olivia (Ruby O. Fee) awake trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight… and they are not alone. The entire building and its residents seem to be enclosed. What happened overnight? Who built that wall and why? Without any chance of outside help, they must band together to find a way out. Can they solve the mystery of the wall in time and survive?...

"What if the wall is a code? A code for what...?" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a thriller titled Brick, arriving to watch in July this summer. Not to be confused with Rian Johnson's classic Brick. This German thriller is directed by Philip Koch and is getting a global push - this trailer is dubbed in English. They want to leave, but their apartment won’t let them. A mysterious thriller about a home that becomes a trap. Tim & Olivia awake one morning trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight. Where did it come from and why? Soon they found out that others in their apartment complex have the same problem. Without any chance of outside help, all of the neighbors must band together to find a way out. This seems like it's a riff on both Cube with The Platform,...

Netflix released their Summer 2025 movie lineup this morning, and while you won’t find any real horror on the list, there was one movie that at least caught our attention.

Matthias Schweighöfer (Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead) stars in the upcoming horror-thriller Brick, which will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix on July 10, 2025.

In the film, “Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer) and Olivia (Ruby O. Fee) awake trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight … and they are not alone. The entire building and its residents seem to be enclosed.

“What happened? Who built that wall and why? Without any chance of outside help, they must band together to find a way out. Can they solve the mystery of the wall in time — and survive?”

Philip Koch directed Netflix Original Brick, which also stars Frederick Lau, Salber Lee Williams, Murathan Muslu, Axel Werner, Sira-Anna Faal, and Alexander Beyer.