“Live for nothing, or die for something. Your call.” Lionsgate announced the official release date for John Rambo on Thursday, calling it a bold new cinematic chapter in the iconic action franchise. The film, titled John Rambo, blasts into theaters on June 4, 2027.
Who stars in John Rambo?
Sisu filmmaker Jalmari Helander directs John Rambo, an origin story taking place before 1982’s First Blood, the action classic starring a young Sylvester Stallone. Production for John Rambo is already wrapped, with David Harbour playing Rambo’s commanding officer Major Trautman, Yao (Sinners), Jason Tobin (A Thousand Blows), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Jefferson White (Yellowstone), and Tayme Thapthimthong (The White Lotus) rounding out the cast.
Stallone is involved
Although he won’t be playing the title role, Stallone has boarded the prequel as an executive producer. “Sylvester Stallone knows the character of John Rambo better than anyone, and Lionsgate has had the good fortune of partnering with Sly for more than 20 years on this legendary IP,” said Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson. “His participation is the final, critical piece to John Rambo, and we’re thrilled to have his involvement.”
The Rambo franchise
Released in 1982, First Blood introduced the world to Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo. The first film is darker, moodier, and surprisingly tender, a far cry from the bullet-soaked sequels that followed. Stallone returned for Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III, Rambo, and Rambo: Last Blood, meaning audiences have never seen anyone else in the role. So now the big question is whether Centineo can pull it off, especially since modern remakes of ’80s action icons usually crash and burn.
A 4K release with all five movies is on the way, which even includes a brand-new extended cut of Last Blood. It will be released on May 27.
Can you believe we’re getting a Rambo prequel? Do you think Noah Centineo has what it takes to fill Stallone’s boots? Imagine the pressure he must feel, the shape he’ll need to be in to play the part! This role could catapult Centineo’s career into the stratosphere, and I hope he delivers the goods. Few characters are as sacred to the action genre as Rambo. Let’s f**ckin’ go!
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