‘Tulsa King’ Legend Returns as Iconic Action Hero in New Project
Sylvester Stallone remains one of the world’s most recognizable action stars. His career spans Rocky and Creed and touches high-profile television like Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King.
The new Rambo announcement signals a Legend Returns as Iconic Action Hero in New Project for modern audiences. The prequel links the original films to fresh creative voices.
John Rambo prequel
The franchise will expand with a prequel titled John Rambo. Sylvester Stallone is listed as a producer.
Jalmari Helander, director of Sisu, will helm the film. Noah Centineo is cast in the title role.
The story is conceived as a prequel to First Blood. It follows Rambo’s service as a Green Beret in the Vietnam War.
Speaking to Filmogaz.com’s Perri Nemiroff, Helander said he wants to inspire a new generation. He hopes ten-year-olds will head into the woods pretending to be Rambo.
Helander compared Centineo to Jorma Tommila. He praised Centineo’s screen presence and charisma.
Creative team
- Writers: Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.
- Producers: Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, Michael Disco, Angela Russo-Otstot.
Franchise legacy and box office
The Rambo saga comprises five theatrical films. The series began with First Blood, now regarded as a cult classic.
- First Blood
- Rambo: First Blood Part II
- Rambo III
- Rambo
- Last Blood
Across those five films, the franchise has grossed $819 million worldwide. It remains a touchstone of American action cinema.
Rambo: Complete Collection release
A new Rambo: Complete Collection will arrive on 4K and digital on May 26, 2026. The set gathers all five films in restored 4K transfers.
- Audio commentary by Sylvester Stallone and directors Peter MacDonald and George P. Cosmatos.
- Television and digital spots, plus theatrical trailers.
- Deleted scenes and featurettes charting each film’s production.
The collection offers extensive bonus material for longtime fans. It aims to showcase the making and legacy of the series.
The John Rambo prequel is currently in development. Fans should expect production updates alongside the 4K release.
