August 12, 2025, 10:40 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The influential action film series with Sylvester Stallone is getting a sixth installment. However, “Rambo 6” will not be a simple sequel. Quite the opposite.
“Rambo 6” Will Be a Prequel
As the U.S. industry publication “Deadline” currently reports, the new project is set to be a prequel. This means that the production company Millennium Media intends to tell a backstory about a young John Rambo. Further specific plot details are still being kept under wraps. It is only known that “Rambo 6” will depict the title character during his time in the Vietnam War.
As it stands, Finnish director Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”) is set to direct the new “Rambo” film. Screenwriters Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani are on board. Filming is scheduled to begin in 2026 in Thailand, and the official title is expected to be simply “John Rambo.” When the film will hit theaters remains unclear.
Will Sylvester Stallone Return?
Since “Rambo 6” will tell a prequel story, a return of the 79-year-old Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role is not expected. Instead, rising star Noah Centineo is set to portray the young version of the protagonist. Centineo made his breakthrough in the Netflix film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and its sequels. He has also appeared in “Black Adam” with Dwayne Johnson, “The Recruit,” and “Warfare.”
According to the report, Stallone is aware of the project but is not involved in any way. Insider sources suggest that the veteran has at least been informed about Centineo’s casting. It’s possible he might take on an advisory role behind the scenes. A cameo appearance might also be possible. Stallone fans don’t have to wait to see the Hollywood legend in action again. For instance, the third season of “Tulsa King” premieres on Paramount+ on September 21.
“Rambo 6” will be the first film in the series since “Rambo: Last Blood” in 2019. The first installment was released in 1982 and is now considered a classic. The sequels ramped up the action significantly but were comparatively poorly received.