John Rambo prequel to hit theaters June 4 2027

The next installment in the long-running Rambo franchise, a prequel titled John Rambo, will be released in theaters on June 4, 2027, distributor Lionsgate has announced. The film will explore the character’s origins years before the events of the 1982 film First Blood, focusing on his experiences during the Vietnam War.

Noah Centineo will star as the younger John Rambo, taking over the role originated by Sylvester Stallone. The ensemble cast includes David Harbour as Colonel Sam Trautman, a role previously played by Richard Crenna, as well as Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong. James Franco is also cast in an undisclosed role.

The project is directed by Jalmari Helander, known for the film Sisu, from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Stallone is serving as an executive producer, a move the studio has emphasized as critical for the film’s authenticity. Producers include Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Michael Disco. The film is a production of AGBO, the Russo brothers' company, alongside Lionsgate and Millennium Media.

The release date positions the film in a competitive summer...