Today, June 5, 2026, is the digital release day for Seven Snipers (Well Go USA), the merciless action film by Sandra Sciberras (Caterpillar Wish, The Dustwalker). No one is guaranteed to make it through this high-stakes thriller where death can strike from a distance at any moment. The movie is rated R for violence/bloody images and language. It has a runtime of 88 minutes, and it stars Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four), Annabel Wolfe (Black Snow), Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), and Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction).
What is the spoiler-free synopsis of ‘Seven Snipers’ (2026)?
Kris Hendricks (Radha Mitchell) is a retired elite sniper who lives alone with her daughter, Anja (Annabel Wolfe), in a sizable farmhouse in the remote Australian countryside. She is a strong, no-nonsense role model with strict rules that Anja doesn’t understand. After an unexpected, brutal encounter, Kris fears her past is coming back to hunt her down. To protect her daughter, she asks for help from her old crew. But if The Dragon is indeed still alive, it’s doubtful even a team of seven highly trained snipers will be enough to save her.
Seven Snipers is a brutally violent action thriller which examines the unnerving premise that no one is ever truly safe. No matter how many precautions you take, death can happen in an instant.
(LtoR) Charles Cottier as Junior, Damien Ryan as White Dog, and Pacharo Mzembe as Nico in “Seven Snipers.” Photo Courtesy of Well Go USA.
Going behind the scenes of ‘Seven Snipers’ (2026) with Director Sandra Sciberras
Entertaining Options had a chance to ask Director Sandra Sciberras a few questions to get a behind-the-scenes look at Seven Snipers.
When did you know you were going to make this film?
When the writer pitched me the logline.
How high was the tension on set? Was that something that produced better performances in the actors? How important was the crew?
At times it was very tense. It’s so important to create an atmosphere that works for [the actors]. That’s not always possible when you have a crew in your face, are in the heat and long grass with goodness knows what’s wiggling around you. I mean, it is Australia. They created the tension and the brutal calmness they needed to have in order to find their target and take that shot. The actors appreciate a crew that enables them to do their job. I think the performances are spectacular because they are all amazing at what they do. It was a visceral environment, and I think that helps actors.
What was the most frustrating day on set?
The most frustrating day is a hard question. I mean, every day your enemy is time, so going on that, the most frustrating day would probably have been the last day. I think we were shooting scenes and shots at record speed that day.
Were there any heartwarming moments on set?
There were so many warm moments, so many laughs. Each actor had their fair share of running or sneaking in the grasses, wearing their ghillie suit [a camouflage outfit covered in loose strips of burlap and twine that mimics natural environments] in the extreme heat. We had to laugh at how insane it was at times to be doing this. Annabel Wolfe, who plays Anja, had to run so much in this movie, it became such a laugh each time she had to do it again, and in the heat. She was incredible.
Tim Roth as The Dragon in “Seven Snipers.” Photo Courtesy of Well Go USA.
What movies influenced your work on this film?
I’ve gone on the record a few times with influences like The Hurt Locker or Sicario, where danger sits quietly in the background until it suddenly explodes into the foreground. There were, of course, many films over the years that I love that sit as an influence for me, but for this film I was really looking for moments in films where I could sit inside that unnerving stillness of a sniper waiting and being deeply internal. That’s so tense!
How does your non-work life influence the films you work on?
Sometimes I don’t even know if I have a non-work life. I mean, I try to do other things, but I’m pretty sh*t at doing anything else, so I am either watching films or thinking about stories for the screen.
What do you do in those rare moments when you’re not thinking about work?
I have two awesome sons, and we have a laugh about dumb stuff all the time. I love my dog, and this morning I discovered there are two kangaroos who love to eat and hang out in my yard, much to the horror of my dog, but nice to see them. Oh, and I like to look at recipes. I make a mean cheesecake, too.
Why should people watch this movie?
I want audiences to enjoy the tension, action, and story. The story resonates with me because I love films when you have a clear hero and villain, even if the hero is flawed. It’s a fun ride.
How does ‘Seven Snipers’ maintain its relentless tension?
Seven Snipers is a movie that will age you with its nonstop tension. That’s not by accident. There are several elements working together that make this one of the most unrelenting thrillers you’ll see this year. Here are just a handful of tools used to amp up the tension throughout the film.
- Unstoppable predator: Even an elite team of sharpshooters believes The Dragon is unbeatable.
- Limited point of view: The viewer never knows where The Dragon is patiently waiting until he attacks.
- Brutal finality: The Dragon doesn’t take prisoners — head shots are preferred.
- Death from a distance: The Dragon doesn’t need to be close to carry out his swift punishment.
- No one is safe: Early on, the film sets its rules: even innocent bystanders are targets for The Dragon.
Ryan Kwanten as Phillips in “Seven Snipers.” Photo Courtesy of Well Go USA.
Where to watch ‘Seven Snipers’ (2026)
Prime Video: $12.99 to buy • $5.99 to rent
Google Play: $9.99 to buy • $6.99 to rent
Apple TV: $12.99 to buy • $6.99 to rent
YouTube: $12.99 to buy • $6.99 to rent
Fandango at Home: $12.99
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Featured photo: Radha Mitchell as Kris Hendricks in “Seven Snipers.” Photo Courtesy of Well Go USA.
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