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Lionsgate Sets June 4, 2027 Release for John Rambo Reboot

The studio is betting on a younger lead plus veteran producers to reposition Rambo as a grounded origin story.

Overview

  • Lionsgate announced Thursday that John Rambo is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on June 4, 2027.
  • Noah Centineo will play the title role in a prequel directed by Jalmari Helander from a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
  • Sylvester Stallone and brothers Anthony and Joe Russo are credited as executive producers, signaling strong studio backing for the franchise relaunch.
  • The cast includes David Harbour as Major Trautman and an ensemble of supporting actors, while some outlets also reported a small role for James Franco.
  • Reports conflict over production status: trade coverage has cited location shooting in Thailand and a reported wrap, while studio statements describe the project as beginning production and in its first days of photography, creating ambiguity about the shooting timeline.