Blackbird (2026) is a gripping new thriller based on true events, starring Tobey Maguire and penned by acclaimed playwright David Auburn. It tells the unsettling story of a son’s quest for the truth behind his father’s mysterious death. Believing it to be suicide for two decades, the son’s life is upended when he discovers that his CIA operative dad was given LSD just days before he died — and now he must confront the possibility that his father was murdered, not lost.
Maguire brings quiet intensity to the role, navigating the emotional complexities of grief, betrayal, and obsession. The narrative builds in layers — from grief to suspicion to deep-seated paranoia — as the son uncovers a web of secrecy linking the CIA, psychological experiments, and the darkest fringes of Cold War-era propaganda.
With David Auburn’s thoughtful script, Blackbird positions itself as a calculated, emotionally weighty mystery rather than a flashy action piece. Sony Pictures is backing the project, though the director and exact release date are still under wraps. The story’s blend of historical intrigue and personal reckoning promises a haunting, cerebral thriller that lingers with you long after the credits roll.
