Zero Day (2025): Release date, trailer, cast, and more

Modified Jan 26, 2025 18:34 GMT

Robert De Niro as George Muller in Zero Day (Image via Netflix) — Robert De Niro as George Mullen in Zero Day (Image via Netflix)

Netflix is set to release Zero Day, an upcoming American political thriller series about the chaos of a global cyber attack. Created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt, the six-episode series will premiere on February 20, 2025.

Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, the series brings together a cast headlined by Robert De Niro, and featuring Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen, Matthew Modine, and Angela Bassett.

The new Netflix series centers on an ex-U.S. president, George Mullen (De Niro), managing the response to a major cyber attack. With its story focused on the vulnerabilities of interconnected systems and the human stories behind cyber attacks, the upcoming series will explore conspiracy theories in the suspense genre.

Zero Day release date and plot

The conspiracy thriller will be released on Netflix on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The series consists of six hour-long episodes, all available for streaming on the same day.

While the exact plot of the TV series remains under wraps, it appears to be a psychological and cyber attack thriller focused on conspiracy theories and disinformation. The nature of the crisis that forces De Niro's character, the former U.S. president, to come out of retirement is still unknown.

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The first official trailer of Zero Day

The first trailer for the upcoming Netflix series was released on January 22, 2025. In the trailer, President Mitchell, played by Angela Bassett, appoints George Mullen, portrayed by Robert De Niro, to the investigation team. “Congress has approved a special commission to track down anyone involved in this devastating attack,” Mitchell declares. Mullen asks, “You’re planning to detain people without warrants?” Mitchell responds, “Actually, you are.”

***Zero Day*: List of cast members**

1) Robert De Niro as George Mullen

Robert De Niro plays ex-US president George Mullen in the upcoming Netflix political thriller Zero Day (Image via Netflix)

Robert De Niro, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor has delivered iconic performances in films such as Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), and Goodfellas (1990). His multiple collaborations with director Martin Scorsese have earned him his place in Hollywood history.

In the series, De Niro portrays George Mullen, a former U.S. president brought back into action amid a national crisis. A catastrophic cyberattack has resulted in widespread destruction and countless deaths. Mullen leads the Zero Day Commission, which is charged with identifying those responsible for the attack.

2) Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson

Jesse Plemons as Roger Carlson in Zero Day (Image via Netflix)

American actor Jesse Plemons began his career as a child performer and is known for his role as Landry Clarke in the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights (2006). He later played Todd Alquist in the fifth season of Breaking Bad (2012) and reprised the role in its sequel film, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019).

Jesse Plemons takes on the role of Roger Carlson in the series.

3) Angela Bassett as President Mitchell

Angela Bassett as President Mitchell in Zero Day (Image via Netflix)

American actress Angela Bassett gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), where she earned an Academy Award nomination. Bassett's career spans across films and series, including her roles in The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), and Black Panther (2018).

In the upcoming Netflix series, Bassett plays President Mitchell, who assigns former president Mullen to oversee the commission addressing cyber attacks.