Apple Original Films has released the trailer for Tenzing, the upcoming film director Jennifer Peedom, starring Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Caitríona Balfe, Thinley Lhamo and Tenzin Dalha. The film just had its premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Caitríona Balfe, Thinley Lhamo and Tenzin Dalha star in the film.
What is ‘Tenzing’ about?
Based on true events, per the official description, the film “chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay (Phuntsok), a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Hiddleston), became the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa (Lhamo), Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson (Balfe). Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt (Willm Dafoe) that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see ‘Everest’ as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres ‘Chomolungma’ as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust — and for Tenzing, the fulfillment of both a lifelong dream and a spiritual calling.”
Peedom directs from a screenplay by Luke Davies, based on a story the two co-wrote. Peedom, Davies, Desray Armstrong and Liz Watts, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman of See-Saw Films produce, with Norbu Tenzing, Simon Gillis and David Michôd executive producing.
When does ‘Tenzing’ premiere?
Tenzing opens in select theaters on Oct. 9, followed by a premiere on Apple TV on Oct. 16.
Watch the trailer below:
Featured image photo credit: Apple
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