First Look: Netflix’s “Zero Day” Premieres on February 20, 2025

ZERO DAY is a limited series starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos around the country and thousands of fatalities. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.

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Starring: Angela Bassett, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Matthew Modine

Guest Starring: Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, Gaby Hoffmann, Clark Gregg, McKinley Belcher III

Co-Created and Executive Produced by Eric Newman (Griselda) and Noah Oppenheim (NBC News) and starring Academy Award Winner and Executive Producer, Robert De Niro (The Irishman).

“Zero Day is about the aftermath of a devastating cyberattack that kills thousands of people and threatens to push a nation already on the precipice over the edge.” – Eric Newman

“The show also looks at the cost of power for those who are asked to take on these enormous challenges — what it means for them personally, and what it means for their families.” – Noah Oppenheim

ZERO DAY is written and executive produced by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, with Lesli Linka Glatter as executive producer and director of all six episodes. Michael S. Schmidt also serves as writer and executive producer, with Robert De Niro and Jonathan Glickman as executive producers. Starring Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, and Clark Gregg.

Release Date: February 20, 2025

Episodes: 6 episodes x 1 hour (limited series)

Co-Creators / Co-Showrunners / Writers / Executive Producers: Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim

Co-Creator / Executive Producer: Michael S. Schmidt

Director / Executive Producer: Lesli Linka Glatter

Executive Producer: Jonathan Glickman

Star/Executive Producer: Robert De Niro