Zach Cregger’s New Sci-Fi Epic Officially Casts First Star

Published Sep 29, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT Matthew Rudoy is one of ScreenRant's Movie & TV News Editors. He covers the latest in movie & TV news, with a focus on major franchises like Star Wars, The Boys, and Game of Thrones, and also writes some features and reviews. He wrote lists for ScreenRant from 2017-2022, became a news writer in 2023, a senior staff writer in 2024, and an editor in 2025. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Zach Cregger's upcoming science-fiction movie The Flood has cast its first star. Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have now announced that Jennifer Lawrence has joined The Flood, which is set to be released in theaters on August 11, 2028. More to come... This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movies The Flood