Heads of State (2025)

Heads of State (2025) is an upcoming action-comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller, known for his work on Nobody. The screenplay is penned by Josh Appelbaum and Andrรฉ Nemec, based on an original story by Harrison Query. The film is produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard under The Safran Company, with distribution by Amazon MGM Studios.

Heads Of State: Everything We Know So Far About The Action Comedy Starring  Idris Elba And John Cena - IMDb

The movie stars Idris Elba and John Cena, reuniting after their collaboration in The Suicide Squad. They are joined by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino. While specific plot details are being kept under wraps, the film is described as a high-octane action comedy that combines elements of Air Force One and Midnight Run, suggesting a blend of political intrigue and buddy-cop dynamics.

Heads of State: Nobody director to helm John Cena, Idris Elba action comedy  for Amazon Studios - IMDb

Filming for Heads of State took place across various international locations, including London, Liverpool, Trieste, Belgrade, and Nice. Production began in May 2023 and concluded in May 2024. Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared her experience on set, highlighting the professionalism and camaraderie among the cast and crew.

The film is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video, though an exact release date has not been announced. With its star-studded cast and a premise promising thrilling action and humor, Heads of State is anticipated to be a notable addition to the action-comedy genre.