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'Wardriver' (2026) Hits #1 on Paramount+: Where to Watch, Cast & Everything to Know

July 13, 2026


A razor-sharp cyber-thriller pulsing with adrenaline and moral tension has found a new audience. Following its July 8 debut on Paramount+, Wardriver has climbed to the platform's #1 Movie spot, continuing its momentum after its theatrical and digital release.
Genre: Action / Thriller / Crime
Distributor: The Avenue

What is Wardriver about?
Cole (Dane DeHaan) prowls the city wardriving—hacking from his car, always on the move—until black-market tech predator Oscar (Mamoudou Athie) forces him into a million-dollar heist with no safe exit. As the job spirals out of control, Sarah (Sasha Calle) and a mob-connected lawyer (Jeffrey Donovan) become trapped in the fallout, where every decision carries deadly consequences.

Is Wardriver streaming?
Yes. Wardriver premiered on Paramount+ on July 8, 2026 and has quickly become the platform's #1 Movie, introducing the cyber-thriller to an even wider audience.
The film is also available to buy or rent on major digital platforms including: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Google Play/YouTube

Why is everyone talking about Wardriver?
Directed by Rebecca Thomas and written by Daniel Casey, Wardriver combines grounded cybercrime with relentless suspense, following a hacker whose attempt to stay anonymous quickly becomes a fight for survival.
Rather than relying on futuristic technology, the film builds tension through real-world hacking, organized crime, and the consequences of every decision. Its moody urban aesthetic, moral ambiguity, and tightly controlled pace have helped it find a growing audience on streaming.

Where can I watch Wardriver?
You can now stream Wardriver exclusively on Paramount+.
The film also remains available for digital purchase or rental across major transactional platforms.
For official information, artwork, trailers, and retailer links, visit:
https://theavenue.film/movies/wardriver

Who stars in Wardriver?
Dane DeHaan as Cole
Sasha Calle as Sarah
Mamoudou Athie as Oscar
Jeffrey Donovan as Bilson
William Belleau as Doug

Who made Wardriver?
Director: Rebecca Thomas (Stranger Things, Archive 81)
Writer: Daniel Casey (Fast X, 10 Cloverfield Lane)
Produced by: Tim White, Trevor White, David M. Wulf, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Daniel Casey, Dane DeHaan
Distributed by The Avenue, US distribution arm of Highland Film Group.
Highland Film Group is the worldwide sales agency.

What is Wardriver rated?
Rated R for violence, language, and some drug use.
Runtime: 93 minutes.

Why should you watch Wardriver?
If you're drawn to tense, character-driven thrillers where technology becomes both weapon and trap, Wardriver delivers a stylish descent into digital danger. Driven by strong performances from Dane DeHaan, Sasha Calle, Mamoudou Athie, and Jeffrey Donovan, the film explores obsession, betrayal, and the cost of believing you can stay one step ahead.

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