SuperFly

Youngblood Priest, a seasoned criminal in Atlanta, longs to leave the drug game behind. He scales up his enterprise while plotting an exit, but one careless error threatens to unravel days of work and pull the rug out from under everyone he cares about. The story tracks Priest's crew, his rivals, and the shifting loyalties that come with power, all set against a rain-soaked city full of neon and danger. As external pressures close in, Priest weighs the cost of freedom against the pull of the life he knows. The film stays focused on grit, pragmatism, and the scramble to choose a future.

Directed by Director X, this 2018 remake reimagines the 1972 classic Super Fly for a modern Atlanta setting. From Alex Tse and Phillip Fenty, it follows Priest as he juggles ambition, danger, and the lure of a risky exit. The production leans into slick action, neon visuals, and a contemporary hip hop score that feeds the mood. Trevor Jackson leads with a poised mix of menace and charisma.

The film grossed about 20.5 million worldwide against a 16 million budget, delivering a modest, respectable return for a contemporary urban crime thriller, and underscoring Director X's ability to attract a broad audience to genre fare.

As a modern update, the film nods to the original's streetwise energy while delivering a slick, music driven look. Trevor Jackson brings a cool, calculating presence to Priest and the supporting cast keeps pace. The soundtrack and visuals reinforce an Atlanta centric mood that resonates beyond one story.

Critics have noted the brisk pace and grounded performances, with the central arc focusing on ambition, loyalty, and the high cost of escaping a life built on risk. The film frames Priest’s choices against close friends, rivals, and law enforcement, offering a lean character study wrapped in action.