Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Noah Centineo to Star in ‘John Rambo’ Prequel
A new movie is planned to show how the action hero John Rambo became who he is.
Noah Centineo, an actor from 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' and 'The Recruit', might play the young Rambo.
The movie will be about Rambo during the Vietnam War.
The director of the movie 'Sisu', Jalmari Helander, will direct it.
The plan is to start filming in Thailand in 2026.
Lionsgate, a movie studio, is likely to distribute the film.
The original Rambo movies made over $800 million.
Noah Centineo is reportedly attached to star in the 'John Rambo' prequel.
Jalmari Helander is set to direct the film from a screenplay by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
The film will be an origin story set during the Vietnam War.
Lionsgate is the front-runner to distribute the film.
The film aims to begin shooting in Thailand in early 2026.
- Who
- Noah Centineo is attached to star, with Jalmari Helander directing. Sylvester Stallone is not involved.
- What
- A prequel film titled 'John Rambo' is in development, focusing on the origins of John Rambo.
- When
- Shooting is targeted to begin in early 2026.
- Where
- The film aims to be shot in Thailand.
- Why
- To tell the origin story of John Rambo.
- Film Title
- 'John Rambo'
- Leading Actor
- Noah Centineo
- Director
- Jalmari Helander
- Screenwriters
- Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani
- Setting
- Vietnam War
- Potential Distributor
- Lionsgate
- Targeted Shoot Start
- Early 2026
- Franchise Box Office
- Over $800 million