Noah Centineo

Lionsgate has ⁢secured a ⁣multi-picture deal with Millennium​ Media encompassing rights to both the “Rambo“‌ and “The Expendables” franchises, with plans⁢ to ​develop new films and television projects.​ The agreement also⁤ confirms Noah‍ Centineo is in final negotiations to star in a “John Rambo” ​prequel directed by Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”).The‌ deal designates⁣ Lionsgate‍ as the ‌lead studio and production partner on all future “Rambo” television projects​ and⁤ provides the opportunity for studio participation in future⁤ “Rambo” films. Additionally, ‌Lionsgate now controls the ⁤rights to develop⁣ derivative works based on “The Expendables,” including films, television series, video games, and immersive experiences.

Production ⁤on “John Rambo,” penned by Rory Haines and⁤ Sohrab Noshirvani (“The Mauritanian,” “Black Adam”), is slated to begin next year in Thailand. Lionsgate will begin sales for⁣ the film at ⁣the upcoming AFM. The project will be produced by Millennium⁤ Media ⁣and Templeton Media, with Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, and Jonathan Yunger serving as producers. Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk of Bonfire Legend will executive produce.

“This deal ‍expands Lionsgate’s ⁢portfolio‍ of ‌genre-defining action‍ franchises and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class IP across multiple platforms,” said⁢ Brian Goldsmith, COO, Lionsgate. “We’re excited to reimagine both ‘The Expendables’ and ‘Rambo’ across film ⁢and television-and with ‍’John Rambo,’ we’re bringing together a bold creative ‌team to reinvent ‌a classic character for‌ a new generation of fans.”

Jonathan Yunger, president of Millennium Media, added, “We’ve ​always believed in the enduring ⁢power of these franchises, and ‌this partnership gives them the scale, creative support and global reach they deserve. Lionsgate’s strong ⁤track record⁢ with major action ⁣properties makes it the ideal partner to help shape the next chapters of ‘the Expendables’ and ‘Rambo.'”

Lionsgate currently distributes existing‍ “The Expendables”⁤ films, as well as “Rambo ‍(IV)” ⁣and “Rambo: Last Blood” in ⁤the U.S., ​Canada, and the U.K. It also holds distribution rights ​to “First Blood,” “Rambo:⁣ First Blood ​part II,” and “Rambo III” across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

The deal⁣ was negotiated‍ by Goldsmith, Charlotte Koh,⁢ executive vice⁤ president and ⁤co-head of acquisitions, and Christopher Davis, senior vice president of buisness and legal affairs, for Lionsgate. Trevor ⁣Short, CEO, and​ Yunger negotiated on ⁤behalf of Millennium Media.