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Josh Hartnett’s Action Comeback ‘Fight or Flight’ Hits Theaters with Mixed Reviews

The airborne thriller debuts nationwide as its Rotten Tomatoes score stabilizes near 79%, marking a milestone in Hartnett’s career resurgence.

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A mercenary takes on the task of eliminating a high value target on a plane flight, but when an onslaught of rival assassins descend upon them both, he realizes they have to team up in order to survive. This is a kinetic action/thriller with levity – think JOHN WICK meets DIE HARD on a plane.
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Overview

  • Fight or Flight, starring Josh Hartnett as a mercenary on a plane full of assassins, opens exclusively in US theaters on May 9, 2025.
  • The film, directed by first-time filmmaker James Madigan, was shot in just 25 days on a modest budget in Budapest.
  • Initially achieving a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score at its Sky Cinema premiere, the rating has since dropped to around 79% as more reviews were added.
  • Critics have praised Hartnett’s performance and the film’s absurd, chaotic action, though its low-budget limitations and tonal inconsistencies have drawn criticism.
  • The movie’s exclusive theatrical release reflects evolving distribution strategies, with no confirmed plans yet for streaming or home video.