Matthew McConaughey stars in the true-to-life drama "Lost Bus," trailer now available for public viewing.
The upcoming Apple TV+ film, "The Lost Bus," is a gripping drama inspired by real events that occurred in Paradise, California during the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. This heart-stopping tale, based on the non-fiction book "Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire" by Lizzie Johnson, stars Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and Emmy, Golden Globe winner America Ferrera.
In "The Lost Bus," school bus driver Kevin McKee, portrayed by McConaughey, and dedicated teacher Mary Ludwig, played by Ferrera, embark on a harrowing mission to evacuate 23 children from the fire-encircled town of Paradise. As they navigate through the raging wildfire, their journey is a testament to courage and human resilience under extreme pressure.
Directed by Paul Greengrass and co-written with Brad Ingelsby, "The Lost Bus" blends documentary-style realism with dramatic storytelling to explore the urgency and danger of the situation, emphasising the teamwork and bravery required to protect the children from the inferno. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and is set to stream on Apple TV+ starting October 3, 2025.
The trailer for "The Lost Bus" has already been released by Apple TV+, offering a glimpse into the emotional and physical challenges faced by those involved in the wildfire rescue effort. The events depicted in the film are based on the true events of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California's history.
"The Lost Bus" is a poignant reminder of the heroism shown by ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. It serves as a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to protect the innocent. Don't miss this inspiring film when it premieres on Apple TV+.
[1] Johnson, Lizzie. (2021). Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire. Penguin Random House. [2] Apple TV+. (2025). The Lost Bus. [Film]. [3] Toronto International Film Festival. (2025). The Lost Bus. [Film]. [4] Camp Fire. (2018). Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Camp_Fire
Movies-and-tv enthusiasts will be exhilarated to witness the dramatic tale of courage and resilience in Apple TV+'s upcoming film, "The Lost Bus." This entertainment blockbuster, an adaptation of the non-fiction book "Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire" by Lizzie Johnson, will stream starting October 3, 2025.
