Lionsgate Locks in Summer 2027 Release for Rambo Prequel Starring Noah Centineo
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Lionsgate has confirmed a June 4, 2027 release date for the new John Rambo prequel, starring Noah Centineo and David Harbour, as originally reported by IGN South Africa.
Lionsgate is officially pushing forward with a fresh take on an iconic action franchise. According to a report by IGN South Africa, the upcoming John Rambo prequel has secured a June 4, 2027 theatrical release date. The studio is placing this origin story into a crowded summer window, putting it directly between major releases like Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter and the live-action sequel to How to Train Your Dragon.
Sylvester Stallone will not be stepping back into the combat boots this time around, though he remains involved as an executive producer. Instead, Noah Centineo is taking on the role of a younger John Rambo, tracing the character's formative days during the Vietnam War. Centineo is building out quite a resume in action adaptations, as he is also slated to play Ken Masters in the upcoming Street Fighter movie.
The supporting cast brings some recognizable names into the fold alongside Centineo. David Harbour is stepping in to play Major Trautman, the iconic commanding officer who shapes Rambo's military career. Meanwhile, James Franco is set to appear in an unspecified small role, marking a return to major Hollywood productions after a lengthy hiatus. For a franchise that last saw Stallone send off his iteration of the character in the poorly received Rambo Last Blood, this prequel offers a clean slate to explore familiar territory with a completely new generation of talent.
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Original article: IGN South Africa