Priyanka Chopra teases gritty action as Bloody Mary in 'The Bluff' ahead of January trailer

Priyanka Chopra Jonas dropped a new teaser of her upcoming project The Bluff, giving fans a first glimpse of the action ahead of the trailer release on January 14, 2026. The R-rated pirate adventure, produced by the Russo Brothers, promises high-stakes drama on the high seas.

In the film, Chopra Jonas plays Ercell Bodden, also known as “Bloody Mary,” a former pirate trying to leave her violent past behind. When her old crew resurfaces with vengeance, she is forced back into confrontation. Opposite her, Karl Urban portrays Captain Connor, a narcissistic ex-lover driven by revenge.

The Sunday teaser features Priyanka in intense sequences, fighting enemies with a dagger and showing glimpses of brutal hand-to-hand combat. A standout moment shows her sparring with Urban’s character, who taunts, “Are you ready, darling?” The teaser also features a countdown with the words, “Bloody Mary strikes in 3 days,” building anticipation for the full trailer. Priyanka shared the clip on Instagram with the caption, “The sea had rules. She broke them. The Bluff. Trailer out January 14, 2026.”

Fans flooded the comments with fire emojis, expressing excitement for the trailer. Earlier promotional material revealed a violent and gripping story set in the late 1800s, blending action, drama, and dark humour.

The ensemble cast also includes Temuera Morrison as Quartermaster Lee, Captain Connor’s gold-driven consigliere, along with Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, Zach Morris, David Field, and Vedanten Naidoo.

Directed by Frank E. Flowers and co-written with Joe Ballarini, The Bluff marks Chopra Jonas’ reunion with the Russo Brothers. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 25, 2026, and aims to offer a grounded, gritty take on piracy while appealing to audiences seeking intense action and layered storytelling.

With the teaser creating buzz online, anticipation is high for the full trailer, which promises to reveal more about Bloody Mary’s deadly world and the clashes that await her.