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Venice 2026: First Reactions to Danny Boyle’s INK

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The Venice Film Festival got underway today, and reactions to some of the highly-anticipated world premieres are starting to arrive.

INK is directed by Danny Boyle and adapted by James Graham from his 2017 stage play. A co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, it stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy.

The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today, where it will compete for the Golden Lion. It is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on December 11th, 2026, before releasing on Netflix on January 8th, 2027 in the United States and Latin America.

Ink is an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of misfits and visionaries who had an idea for a new kind of news – one that would give the people what they want, and would change the face of the world we live in today.

Here’ are the first reactions out of Venice:

'Ink' Review: Danny Boyle's Gripping, Sizzling Film About How a People's Paper Lost Its Humanity, and Won https://t.co/XgZKXAb2vw
— Variety (@Variety) September 2, 2026

'Ink' Review: Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce Trace Rupert Murdoch's Fleet Street Rise in Breathlessly Paced, Morally Opaque Danny Boyle Drama https://t.co/eTHGVDGyvh
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 2, 2026

‘Ink’ Review: Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Pressure Cooker Is a Journalism Thriller Tabloid-Ready for Our Political Apocalypse https://t.co/FMxvr2saoZ
— IndieWire (@IndieWire) September 2, 2026

'Ink' Review: Danny Boyle's Sensational Look At The Origins Of Rupert Murdoch's The Sun Is Also A Warning For Now – Venice Film Festival https://t.co/kACoN8Pve5
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 2, 2026

Big fan of INK. It’s more than a journalism movie. It’s the origin story of the modern media age, when a rigid institution was disrupted, democratized and commercialized, unleashing something nobody (not even its architects) could control. Boyle’s punk-rock approach is perfect. pic.twitter.com/unCDBzmPnI
— Kris Tapley (@kristapley) September 2, 2026

Marc van de Klashorst runs a newspaper in Danny Boyle's INK, a film that has too much fun with the darkness of its subject matter, risking a more ignorant audience to take away the wrong message from it #Venezia83 https://t.co/8ywh2i2F8U pic.twitter.com/RoRiwgkWoY
— IntlCinephileSociety (@ICSfilm) September 2, 2026

‘Ink' Venice review: Jack O’Connell is magnetic as ‘The Sun’ tabloid editor Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle’s feverish Venice opener says @TimGrierson #Venezia83 https://t.co/5RyCVwU2L7
— Screen International (@Screendaily) September 2, 2026

INK is an engrossing portrait of the corrupting media landscape, captured by Danny Boyle’s kinetic filmmaking and a provocative screenplay. The momentum stalls by the end and loses steam, but Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce give terrific performances. Secret MVP: Jonathan Hyde. pic.twitter.com/Lo5F25IFIz
— Josh Parham @ Venice Film Festival (@JRParham) September 2, 2026

Danny Boyle's Ink is a must-watch journalism film. Really enjoyed its exploration of The Sun becoming a phenomenon and the impacts on news today, as well as the loss of humanity in pursuing coverage. Fantastic lead performance from Jack O'Connell!https://t.co/Kt7wLdjIg7 pic.twitter.com/4exLjZCHFd
— Ema Sasic (@ema_sasic) September 2, 2026

I wasn't familiar with Danny Boyle's game, but INK definitely sold me on it. Even though the pacing feels uneven at times, this feature adaptation of James Graham's play showcases sharp filmmaking and performances that are well worth watching. And despite being set in a different… pic.twitter.com/dUJaQRbTjM
— Mar (@_martremblay) September 2, 2026

#INK is a blisteringly energetic, wickedly entertaining triumph. A razor-sharp, frighteningly timely media satire that races forward with the pulse of early Boyle. A thrilling, provocative look at the media revolution that shaped the world we live in today. #VeniceFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/hXTlN9am7r
— Mia @ Venice Film Festival (@justmiaslife) September 2, 2026

‘Ink’ is Danny Boyle’s best film in decades. The electrifying adaptation of an award-winning play about Rupert Murdoch will infuriate many, but it might also be a masterpiece. https://t.co/Pf5VRvytQX
— Vulture (@vulture) September 2, 2026

‘Ink’ Review: Danny Boyle’s Punk-Rock Rupert Murdoch Drama Moves Fast, But The Headlines Don’t Always Stick [Venice] https://t.co/fxWIMctDRk pic.twitter.com/iH2RYgjsGT
— The Playlist (@ThePlaylistNews) September 2, 2026

Boyle’s INK is an absolute electric whirlwind. It turns the birth of Murdoch’s media empire into a hyperkinetic, addictive, & savagely biting thriller. Guy Pearce & Jack O’Connell command the screen in a cynical portrait of power that reshaped our culture. A total gem. #Venezia83 pic.twitter.com/SsAWgwVj9I
— Jairo Jiménez @Venezia83 (@jairojimenez_) September 2, 2026

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