Malaysian War Drama ‘The Ghost and the Gun’ Secures Global Netflix Release

Malaysian war drama The Ghost and the Gun, also known by its local title Peluru Senja, is set to reach audiences worldwide after securing a global streaming deal with Netflix. The film will premiere on the platform on November 28, 2026, following its theatrical release in Malaysia and a limited cinema run in Indonesia. According to Variety, the Bahasa Malaysia and English-language production is the third feature film from Singapore-based Indian filmmaker Anshul Tiwari, who previously directed Before Life After Death and Bayaar. The acquisition marks another opportunity for Southeast Asian cinema to reach international audiences through a major streaming platform.

Set in 1948, the story unfolds during the turbulent aftermath of the Second World War and Britain’s withdrawal from Malaya. It follows two soldiers, one Malay and one British, who are left behind during the retreat and forced to confront their wartime experiences while protecting a village threatened by armed rebels. Through the unlikely alliance, the film explores the human cost of colonial conflict, the complexities of loyalty and the struggle of ordinary communities caught between competing powers. Screenplay duties were handled by Abhi Kumar, while Tiwari described the project as an attempt to bring greater attention to the experiences of people in Malaya and Singapore during a period often viewed through Western historical narratives.

The production brings together creative talent from seven countries, reflecting its international approach to telling a distinctly Southeast Asian story. Malaysian actor Fabian Loo leads the cast alongside Hazman Al-Idrus, Indonesian actress Asmara Abigail and American actor Brett Tutor. Filming took place at Viking Sunset Studios in Bali, where 14 sets were constructed to recreate 1940s Malaya, while post-production sound and colour work were completed by a Malaysian team in Kuala Lumpur. Producers Debasmita Dasgupta, Mikail Chowdhury, Tim Willrich and Bo H. Holmgreen are among the creative team behind the project. With its November 28 global release, The Ghost and the Gun is positioned to introduce a wider audience to a chapter of Southeast Asian history through a regional perspective.