The next big action thriller from Lionsgate is officially releasing this week, and it’s a film you can’t afford to miss. For years, Lionsgate has become known as the home for enjoyably niche genre films. Movies like the Saw franchise, Kick-Ass, and A Simple Favor have made it a go-to studio for audiences wanting to check out something unique.
What the studio is well-known for, though, is action thrillers. There have been countless movies produced under Lionsgate that have given moviegoers some of the most high-octane thrills in recent years with films like The Expendables and Escape Plan.
However, the crown jewel of Lionsgate’s lineup is the John Wick franchise. This billion-dollar franchise has become the champion action thriller for the studio with four mainline films under its belt, a recently released spin-off called Ballerina, and an upcoming spinoff called Caine. There’s no denying that the John Wick films are Lionsgate’s biggest sellers.
Because of the John Wick franchise, the studio has been constantly trying to recreate its success with new action films that could hit the same wavelength. There have certainly been hits, but never to the level that their flagship series has had.
Now, it looks like this could finally change. This weekend, a new action film is being released by Lionsgate, and it’s already garnered massive praise from critics with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Furious is Lionsgate’s Next Big Action Thriller
Directed by Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious is an upcoming martial arts film from Hong Kong starring Xie Miao and Joe Taslim. It follows a man named Wang Wei as he relentlessly hunts a criminal underground with the help of a man named Navin to find his kidnapped daughter.
This is a remarkably simple premise, yet the film appears to be a massive showcase of fight sequences that audiences have never seen before. The trailer alone features some incredible action that’s a feast for the eyes as Wang Wei beats through a series of enemies with any weapon at his disposal.
The thrills are non-stop as Wang Wei fights through wave-after-wave of enemies to get to his daughter. This is a film that has the potential to be one of the best films of the year, even if it doesn’t gain as much attention at the box office.
The Furious’ Action Scenes Are Straight Out Of John Wick
One thing that the critics have been agreeing on, which has earned The Furious its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, is that the action is the highlight of the film. The choreography has been commented on as a carnage and blood-fueled ballet with great pacing and camera focus.
This calls back to just how influential the John Wick franchise has been. That series is well-known for featuring some of the most remarkable action scenes in movie history as Wick kills various assassins in various ways. Hearing that The Furious is similar in its own way is a major positive in its favor.
Whether The Furious ends up becoming a franchise like John Wick is completely up to how well the film does worldwide. However, it’s clear that Lionsgate has a ton of faith in it if they’re pushing hard for this film’s release. It has the potential to be their next big action thriller, and audiences can check it out this weekend.
- Release Date
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June 10, 2026
- Runtime
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113 minutes
- Director
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Kenji Tanigaki