“‘The Furious’ Trailer Unveils Decades’ Best Action Thriller”
The first full trailer for The Furious has arrived. It unveils a brutal, tightly choreographed martial arts film that critics and viewers have praised highly.
Director and creative team
Tanigaki Kenji directs. He is an action choreographer turned filmmaker. His previous credits include Raging Fire and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In.
Cast highlights
The film assembles an international action roster. Xie Miao leads as Wang Wei, and Joe Taslim co-stars as Navin.
- Jeeja Yanin
- Yang Enyu
- Brian Le
- Joey Iwanaga
- Yayan Ruhian
Premiere, reception and release
The Furious debuted at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. It opened there to universal praise and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Lionsgate is handling distribution. The film is scheduled to reach theaters on May 29, 2026.
Story and trailer highlights
The plot centers on Wang Wei. His daughter is kidnapped by a criminal network. Corrupt police refuse to help, so he takes matters into his own hands.
Wei teams with Navin, a relentless journalist whose wife has gone missing. The duo wages a bloody, relentless campaign against the kidnappers.
Action and tone
The trailer unveils relentless, visceral fight work. Audiences see close-quarters brawling and inventive weapon use.
Xie Miao’s tradesman character wields a hammer in creative, brutal sequences. One scene shows him dispatching multiple attackers in a reverse dogpile scenario.
Comparisons and critical buzz
Observers compare the film’s intensity to Taken and The Raid. Some have called it an instant masterpiece and decades’ best action thriller.
Filmogaz.com coverage notes the footage feels gritty and tactile. The trailer confirms the film aims to satisfy hardcore action fans.
Why it matters
The Furious brings together elite stunt performers and established action stars. It showcases modern martial arts cinema at full force.
With festival acclaim and a wide release set, the film looks poised to become a major talking point in 2026.
