
Chum is a horror-thriller directed by Jonathan Zuck and released on June 5, 2026. Set off the coast of Malta, the film follows newlyweds Tina and Tom, who join their friends on a Mediterranean yacht excursion after their destination wedding. What begins as a celebratory trip turns into a fight for survival when a shark attack leaves the group stranded and a sinister fisherman with his own agenda begins hunting the survivors. Starring Alice Eve, Eric Michael Cole, and Jim Klock, the film combines a shark survival story with a slasher-style thriller.
Tina and Tom’s marriage is already in trouble when they board a yacht with friends following their wedding in Malta. Their trip is thrown into chaos after a bloodthirsty shark attacks and sinks their vessel. Stranded at sea, the survivors soon realize that the shark is not their only threat. A psychopathic fisherman begins targeting the group, forcing them to fight for survival while secrets and tensions within the newly formed marriage come to the surface.
Chum is directed by Jonathan Zuck, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Leone from a story by Dick Grunert, Ryan R. Johnson, and James Kondelik. The film is a co-production between the United States and Malta and was filmed on location in Malta. It was produced by Redwire Pictures, Green Light Pictures, and KCD Media, with Josephine Soegijanty composing the music and Mac Fisken serving as cinematographer.
Chum was released in theaters and on digital platforms in the United States on June 5, 2026. The film is also available for streaming on select digital services, including Plex in supported regions.