Watch: Julia Roberts downplays apocalypse in final 'Leave the World Behind' trailer

Annie Martin
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Julia Roberts stars in "Leave the World Behind," a new film based on the Rumaan Alam novel. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Julia Roberts stars in "Leave the World Behind," a new film based on the Rumaan Alam novel. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Netflix is gearing up for the release of the new film Leave the World Behind.

The streaming service shared a trailer for the movie Monday featuring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.

Leave the World Behind is based on the Rumaan Alam novel of the same name. The adaptation is written and directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, with Alam, Barack and Michelle Obama, and Tonia Davis as executive producers.

Leave the World Behind follows Amanda (Roberts) and Clay (Ethan Hawke), a couple whose vacation with their children (Charlie Evans, Farrah Mackenzie) "suddenly erupts into chaos."

The trailer shows Amanda (Roberts) downplay a sudden apocalypse and hope for a return to normal.

Ethan Hawke attends the Cannes Film Festival premiere of "Strange Way of Life" in May. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI
Ethan Hawke attends the Cannes Film Festival premiere of "Strange Way of Life" in May. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI

Mahershala Ali, Myha'la and Kevin Bacon also star.

Mahershala Ali (L) and Laura Dern attend the Academy Awards in 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Mahershala Ali (L) and Laura Dern attend the Academy Awards in 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Netflix previously shared a trailer that shows Amanda (Roberts) face off with Ali's character amid the crisis.

Leave the World Behind premieres Friday on Netflix.

Kevin Bacon (R) and Kyra Sedgwick attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2022. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
Kevin Bacon (R) and Kyra Sedgwick attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2022. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI