Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for Lost Bus, a powerful survival drama led by Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. The film vividly dramatizes the tragic events of the 2023 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, which remains one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in the state’s history.
Released on June 6, 2025, the trailer offers a gripping preview of the intense chaos faced by students and faculty as they are trapped on a school bus surrounded by rapidly spreading flames. McConaughey stars as Kevin McKay, the real-life school bus driver who displayed extraordinary courage and quick thinking while leading 22 children to safety amid the overwhelming disaster. The harrowing scenes in the trailer showcase the claustrophobic tension inside the bus, the terrifying blaze engulfing the surroundings, and the desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds.
Adapted from Lizzy Johnson’s acclaimed book, Paradise: A Town’s Struggle to Survive America’s Wildfires, the film explores themes of human resilience, community strength, and the unyielding spirit in the face of natural catastrophe. The narrative focuses on McKay’s determination and the unwavering support of a devoted school teacher, portrayed by America Ferrera, as they work together to protect the children from the deadly inferno.
Alongside McConaughey and Ferrera, the cast features Yul Vasquez, Ashley Atkinson, Danny McCarthy, and Spencer Watson, who bring depth to this true-to-life story. The film is helmed by Paul Greengrass, a celebrated director known for his work on intense and realistic dramas.
Lost Bus is scheduled for release in theaters this fall, with streaming to follow on Apple TV+. The film promises a deeply moving portrayal of heroism during one of California’s darkest natural disasters, shedding light on the courage of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.
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