John Rambo (2026)

Overview

"John Rambo" is a prequel to the cult franchise about soldier John Rambo, a role made famous by star Sylvester Stallone. In the new film, the lead character is played by Noah Centineo, and the plot focuses on the character's origins — his background and the path that preceded the events of the original films. The project is directed by Keitaō Sakurai (Kazuo?), with Stallone himself joining the film as executive producer. The picture belongs to the action and war drama genres and tells the story of how the legendary "green beret" was formed. The film is in active production, with release planned for 2027.

Franchise chronology

• First Blood (1982) — the film that launched the franchise and introduced audiences to Vietnam War veteran John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone.
• Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) — the sequel in which Rambo returns to Vietnam on a combat mission.
• Rambo III (1988) — the third installment, in which the hero travels to Afghanistan.
• Rambo (2008) — the fourth film in the series, about Rambo's mission in Burma.
• Rambo: Last Blood (2019) — the most recent film to date starring Stallone in the lead role, after which development of new projects began, including the previously discussed potential sequel.
• John Rambo (2027) — a prequel starring Noah Centineo that tells the origin story of the character.