‘Rambo’ Prequel Movie Sets 2027 Release Date — SkimNews
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- Lionsgate has scheduled "John Rambo" for a June 4, 2027 theatrical release.
- Noah Centineo will portray the younger John Rambo, joining cast members David Harbour, Yao, and James Franco.
- Jalmari Helander directs the prequel, with a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
- Sylvester Stallone serves as an executive producer alongside Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
- John Rambo will debut ahead of Disney’s "Star Wars: Starfighter" (May 28) and Sony’s "Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse" (June 11).
Why it matters: Lionsgate stands to capture early summer box-office momentum, leveraging the Rambo brand and Noah Centineo's rising star power to draw both legacy fans and younger audiences, boosting its 2027 revenue forecast.
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