September 11, 2026, 1:31 pm | Read time: 4 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 reported by the U.S. industry publication “Deadline,” 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.”
U.S. Release Date Set
According to “Variety,” a release date for the U.S. has now been announced. The young Rambo is set to return to the big screen on June 4, 2027, promising a high body count. The competition will be tough: a new “Star Wars” and an animated “Spider-Man” film are set to release shortly before and after. Additionally, the prequel to “Ocean’s 11” is expected to debut around the same time.
The German release date is not yet set. However, it is common for blockbusters to not be delayed for long and often release simultaneously in Germany.
Will Sylvester Stallone Return?
Since “Rambo 6” will be a prequel, the return of 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 Loved Before” and its sequels. He has also appeared in “Black Adam” with Dwayne Johnson, “The Recruit,” and “Warfare.”
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According to the report, Stallone is aware of the project but is not involved. Insider sources suggest that the veteran actor has at least been informed about Centineo’s casting. It’s possible he might take on a consulting role behind the scenes. A cameo appearance might also be possible. Additionally, David Harbour (“Stranger Things”) and James Franco (“The Disaster Artist”) are set to appear in other roles.
“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 less well-received.