Lionsgate Secures Global Rights for Rambo and The Expendables
Lionsgate has reached a significant agreement with Millennium Media, obtaining worldwide distribution rights for key action franchises "Rambo" and "The Expendables."
Details of the Deal
- Lionsgate will globally distribute the "Rambo" prequel, John Rambo, which is the sixth installment in the franchise.
- The company will also have a lead producing role on future "Rambo" television projects.
- Lionsgate acquired the rights to develop and produce all upcoming derivative works based on "The Expendables," including films, TV series, video games, and immersive experiences.
John Rambo Production Plans
International sales for John Rambo will launch at the American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles. The film will be directed by Finnish director Jalmari Helander, known for Sisu.
Noah Centineo, familiar for roles in Black Adam and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, is in final talks to star in the lead role originally made famous by Sylvester Stallone in the 1980s.
Production is anticipated to start next year in Thailand.
Lionsgate’s Previous Role
Lionsgate was the distributor for all previous Expendables films in North America and the United Kingdom.
"In a seismic deal for indie action fans, Lionsgate has secured a wide-ranging rights deal with Millennium Media for two of Millennium’s most valuable action franchises: Rambo and The Expendables."
Author’s summary: Lionsgate expands its action film portfolio by securing global rights to key upcoming "Rambo" and "Expendables" projects, including production and distribution roles.