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Comedy

LITTLE BROTHER (2026): New Trailer From John Cena, Michelle Monaghan, Eric André…

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John Cena, Eric Andre and Michelle Monaghan’s latest comedy, Little Brother, has Cena as a famous real estate agent whose life is disrupted with the arrival of his eccentric brother (Andre).

Directed by Matt Spicer, additional key cast includes Ego Nwodim, Christopher Meloni and Sherry Cola.

I may end up finding Andre’s character too irritating, but I still want to see this because of Cena.

Is this one you’re looking forward to?

Pilot Bunch, Sophia Bunnell, Bryce Gheisar, Christina Catechis and Brian Keane also star.

Little Brother Release Dates: June 26th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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G

Action, Thriller

HEADS OF STATE (2025): New Trailer From Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra…

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Heads Of State (2025), Idris Elba, John Cena, Prime Video
Heads Of State (2025), Idris Elba, John Cena, Prime Video

Fun isn’t exactly what comes to mind at the idea of the political leaders of the UK & US having to work together. Unless, of course, John Cena is the American president and Idris Elba is the prime minister of the United Kingdom, as in director Ilya Naishuller’s action/thriller, Heads of State.

The reason for the partnership is a common foreign adversary for whom they find themselves a target.

‘Not in the movies now, son.’

I anticipate this will be ‘silly fun’ like G20 (2025), but hopefully with more giggles. Amazon may be in a season of ‘presidential movies’, and I’m not mad about it.

Is this silliness something you can see yourself gravitating towards at some point? The answer for me is a definite yes.

Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Carla Gugino, Stephen Root, Amber Rose Revah, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle, Steven Cree and Clare Foster also star.

Heads of State Release Dates: July 2nd, 2025 (US & UK), Prime Video…

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G

Action, Adventure, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

ARGYLLE (2024): The Things I Liked… 

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Argylle (2024), Henry Cavill, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, Apple TV+
Argylle (2024), Henry Cavill, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, Apple TV+

Directed by Matthew Vaughn of Kingsman – The Secret Service (2014), Argylle, an action/adventure/comedy about a reclusive novelist whose espionage stories mirror real-world events stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Henri Cavill and more.

Based on the trailer and Sam Rockwell’s reputation, I’m unsurprised to confirm that I enjoyed his character Aidan the most. Especially when he’s first introduced to the audience during his ‘long hair phase’. I also appreciated the well-choreographed, colourful and fun fight sequence towards the end. 

As for the not-so-great things, there are a couple of instances where the less-than-stellar special effects proved distracting. The first is during the motorbike chase sequence in Greece. The second is in the skating sequence towards the end, a scene that first registered as fun and impressive but also started to read as quite ridiculous as it continued. A couple of continuity errors certainly didn’t help. 

My main issue with Argylle is that even though it features some good characters, great story elements, choreography and dialogue, there’s so much going on, including twists and turns, that all proved a tad too exhausting. As such, Argylle is one to watch only if you’re particularly curious. 

Happy Film Loving, 

G

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Action, Comedy

JACKPOT! (2024): New Trailer From John Cena, Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Seann William Scott…

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Bridesmaids (2011) and Spy (2015) director Paul Feig has a new action/comedy movie called Jackpot! starring John Cena, Awkwafina, Simu Liu and Seann William Scott.

Los Angeles is the setting for the chaos that ensues in Jackpot! after a grand lottery winner is announced. Why? Because if you bought a ticket that lost, but you succeed at killing the winner before sundown (which is legal), all the money becomes yours.

Two things. Firstly, may such madness never actually come to be, please, and thank you. Secondly, Cena tends to be fun in action/comedy roles like this one. So, bring on more of this absurd LA-based adventure that’s likely to keep a smile on my face post-viewing.

Are you also drawn to Jackpot!?

Josh Diogo, Marian Green, David Conk, Rabon Hutcherson, Brian Ashton Smith, MGK, Dolly De Leon, Steven Shelby and Jordan Salmon also star.

Jackpot! Release Dates: August 15th, 2024 (US)…

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G

Action, Adventure, Crime

F9 (2021): New Fast & Furious 9 Trailer Starring John Cena, Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren…

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F9 (2021), Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson
F9 (2021), Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson

F9, the latest instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise finally has a release date that looks as though it’s going to stick. And to celebrate, a new trailer starring John Cena, Vin Diesel, Charlize THeron, Helen Mirren and many more has been released.

I’m mostly curious about the Cena/Diesel dynamic, and maybe a little of the far from realistic action and stunt sequences.

Also, it only just occurred to me how much the Fast and Furious movies seem to feature the kind of action you might expect when two four/five year old boys are playing together with all their toy cars. I’m not saying the stunts are terrible, mind you. Just that the sort of vehicular activity in this trailer is very reminiscent of my brothers and cousins happily playing when they were five.

Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michael Rooker, Finn Cole, Cardi B, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Jim Parrack, Tyrese Gibson and Anna Sawai also star.

Fast & Furious 9 Release Dates: June 25th, 2021 (US); July 8th, 2021 (UK)…

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