Overview
- Lionsgate secured worldwide distribution rights to the Rambo prequel John Rambo and the rights to develop and produce derivative works of The Expendables across film, television, video games and immersive experiences.
- The agreement names Lionsgate the lead studio and production partner on future Rambo television projects and gives the studio an opportunity to participate in future Rambo films.
- Noah Centineo is in final negotiations to play a young John Rambo, with Sisu filmmaker Jalmari Helander directing from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
- Production on John Rambo is slated to begin in 2026 in Thailand, and Lionsgate will launch international sales for the project at the American Film Market.
- Coverage notes Sylvester Stallone is not involved with the prequel and highlights that the Expendables franchise recently underperformed at the box office.