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Geek Tyrant
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
JOHN RAMBO Origin Movie Is Charging Into Development With The Director of SISU — GeekTyrant
John Rambo is coming back, but this time he'll be younger, angrier, and with a whole war ahead of him. Millennium Media is officially launching John Rambo , a prequel to Rambo: First Blood , and they're taking it to market at Cannes. Stepping in to direct the origin story is Rare Exports , Big Game , and Sisu director Jalmari Helander, a guy who knows his way around gritty action with emotional punch. The script comes from writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani ( Black Adam, The Mauritanian, Informer ), with production aiming to kick off in Thailand this October. Casting is still in progress, but it's going to focus on a young Rambo during the Vietnam War. As for Sylvester Stallone, he's aware of the project but not currently involved. However, producers haven't ruled out a potential role for him. If the right part comes along, the door's open. Stallone had his own vision for a prequel film, previously sharing: 'I always thought of Rambo when he was 16 or 17 – I hope they can do the prequel – he was the best person you could find. He was the captain of the team; he was the most popular kid in school; super athlete. He was like Jim Thorpe, and the war is what changed him. If you saw him before, he was like the perfect guy.' Millennium President Jonathan Yunger called the new chapter 'a tribute to one of the best franchises in movie history,' adding: 'We are thrilled to introduce a fresh new chapter to the Rambo legacy. This project is a tribute to one of the best franchises in movie history that will appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences alike. 'With Jalmari Helander at the helm—a filmmaker of exceptional vision and energy—we've found the perfect director to deliver a high-concept action-packed experience.' Helander, who's clearly living a childhood dream, said: 'I have been the biggest fan of Rambo since the age of 11. It is so surreal to be in a situation where I can actually make my own Rambo movie. 'The chain of events that got me here makes, in a fantastic way, my whole childhood make sense. I can't wait to bring the greatest action hero back to the big screen where he belongs!' This is the first time the Rambo universe is peeling back the layers of its legendary hero to show who he was before the bloodshed began. While details about the story are still under wraps, given the creative team involved, expect it to be intense and loaded with crazy action. The original First Blood hit theaters in 1982 and was based on David Morell's novel. Stallone's portrayal of the tormented Vietnam vet turned survivalist icon launched a five-film franchise that earned more than $800 million worldwide. The most recent installment, Rambo: Last Blood (2019), brought in $92M at the box office. John Rambo is being produced by Kevin King-Templeton, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger, and Avi Lerner, with executive producers Trevor Short, Dallas Sonnier, and Amanda Presmyk. One thing's clear… Rambo's legacy is far from over.
Screen Geek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
2023 Movie Getting Surprise Sequel
There's certainly lots of uncertainty regarding what gets a sequel these days. Hollywood often places more of their focus on major IPs than churning out brand-new franchises, but there are the occasional follow-ups that slip through the cracks. Now a 2023 movie is getting a surprise sequel from Sony Pictures' Screen Gems. Additionally, the film will feature the return of its writer and director, Jalmari Helander. While the announcement of a sequel to his 2023 hit comes as a surprise, it may be even more surprising to note that the film will be released as quickly as this year. Now that's definitely surprising. While the first film was released by Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions' Stage 6 Films only sold the domestic rights to that first film while keeping the global rights. For the sequel, they are continuing to keep global rights to the rather successful property. As shared via Deadline: 'Sony Pictures' Screen Gems is releasing a sequel to Jalmari Helander's gritty World War II action movie Sisu .' The outlet adds that the release date for the Sisu sequel has been marked for November 21, 2025. The film's release is also slated for theaters, which means that Sisu fans will be able to see the 2023 sequel on the big screen. Actor Jorma Tommila will reprise his role for the sequel which will include two major actors in new roles: Richard Brake and Stephen Lang. Details regarding the follow-up are being kept under wraps, but hopefully we'll have more information in the near future. Especially if the release date will be following later this year. Fans will be able to see the surprise sequel to 2023's Sisu in theaters on November 21, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more updates regarding this highly-anticipated project from writer and director Jalmari Helander as we have them. It's definitely turning out to be a good time for original movies and IPs.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix UK adds Finland's John Wick movie that created a huge buzz — and it's 94 % on Rotten Tomatoes
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Netflix has added Sisu, a World War Two set historical thriller that drew rave reviews when it was released in 2022. The Finnish war movie, which drew comparisons to the John Wick franchise, follows an ex-soldier who discovers a massive amount of gold while he's mining. However, when he runs into a squad of Nazis they desperately try to take the gold from him, leading to a brutal battle between the soldiers and the highly skilled man. The movie currently has a 94% "Fresh" score from critics and an 88% positive score from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The makers tease: "During the last desperate days of World War Two, a solitary prospector crosses path with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word 'sisu,' this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage an unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back — even if it means killing every Nazi in his path." While Sisu, from Finnish director Jalmari Helander, didn't get nominated for any Oscars, it did win awards at movie festivals. Best movies on Netflix When Sisu was released, people quickly started comparing it to the John Wick movies. Sisu's Aatami (Jorma Tommila) and John Wick (Keanu Reeves) don't realize how much they can kick butt when we first meet them and both have tried to move on from their past. Neither man talks much, indeed Aatami doesn't actually say a line until very near the end of Sisu. Both men love animals, John Wick set off on his crusade originally after his dog was killed, while Aatami has a dog and a horse. They also appear mortal despite their strength. They feel pain. At just 91 minutes, Sisu has plenty of pace and although it's bloody it's rated a 15 rather than an 18. The movie is in English, not Finnish, so reading subtitles is not required. If you like the John Wick movies, then this is certainly one to add to your watchlist. Sisu is available now to watch on Netflix in the UK. In the US, Sisu is available on Starz.
