Rambo Prequel Gets Summer 2027 Release Date
Lionsgate has officially announced a June 4, 2027 release date for “John Rambo,” a prequel film that will explore the origin story of the legendary action character. The film will star Noah Centineo in the titular role and is set during the character’s time serving in Vietnam, offering a fresh perspective on how the iconic soldier came to be.
Original franchise star Sylvester Stallone, who last portrayed Rambo in 2019’s “Rambo: Last Blood,” will not be reprising his role as an actor. However, Stallone remains involved with the project in a producer capacity, executive producing the prequel. His final starring turn as the character was widely considered a disappointing conclusion to the long-running franchise, making the prequel’s fresh direction and new lead potentially significant for the series’ future direction.
The summer 2027 release date positions “John Rambo” strategically among other major blockbuster releases, with the film sandwiched between Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” and a live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” suggesting it will face considerable competition during what is shaping up to be a crowded summer movie season.