Production
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino revealed that he had an interest in directing a film adaptation of the novel First Blood , which had previously been adapted into the 1982 film of the same name. He voiced interest in casting Kurt Russell as the sheriff, and Adam Driver as John Rambo. He states that the inspiration for his idea came from the dialogue in the novel, and David O. Russell's career, where Tarantino believed that for his film The Fighter , that he got "over himself, over being the auteur" and focused on making "a good movie," a strategy Tarantino would seek to emulate. [1] A new film in the Rambo franchise telling the origin story of John Rambo in the Vietnam War before the events of First Blood was first announced at the 2025 Cannes Film Market. The screenplay was written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, with Jalmari Helander attached to direct. [2] The director shared:
I have been the biggest fan of Rambo since the age of 11. It is so surreal to be in a situation where I can actually make my own Rambo movie. The chain of events that got me here makes, in a fantastic way, my whole childhood make sense. I can't wait to bring the greatest action hero back to the big screen where he belongs. [3]
Noah Centineo was cast as the titular character in August. [4] Helander has described the filming conditions in the jungle as rough due to the sweaty climate and mosquitoes. [5] In November 2025, it was announced that Lionsgate had gained the rights for the film, while AGBO joined as a production company. [6] [7]
Principal photography began on January 29, 2026, in Bangkok, with Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong rounding out the cast. [8] Mika Orasmaa serves as the cinematographer. [5]
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