Lionsgate has released the first trailer for “The Furious” (2026), the upcoming action thriller set to open in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2026. Directed by Kenji Tanigaki, the film stars Xie Miao and Joe Taslim in a brutal revenge story centered on kidnapping, corruption, and survival.
The newly released trailer puts the spotlight on the film’s high-stakes premise and intense action. Lionsgate has also confirmed that “The Furious” is rated R for strong bloody violence and language. The runtime has not yet been announced.
What “The Furious” Is About
According to the official synopsis, “The Furious” follows Wang Wei, played by Xie Miao, after a criminal network kidnaps his daughter. When corrupt police fail to help, Wei takes matters into his own hands and launches his own mission to bring her home.
Along the way, he finds an ally in Navin, played by Joe Taslim, a relentless journalist whose wife has also disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The two men form an unlikely partnership as they battle their way through the people responsible. Lionsgate describes the film as an explosive martial arts showdown fueled by vengeance and desperation.
The story centers on two men driven by personal loss and a need for justice. That setup gives “The Furious” a direct and focused premise as it heads toward its theatrical release.
The Cast and Creative Team
Kenji Tanigaki directs the film. The screenplay comes from Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui. Bill Kong, Shan Tam, and Frank Hui serve as producers.
The cast includes Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Brian Le, and Joey Iwanaga. The trailer materials also highlight additional action talent tied to the project, which helps position “The Furious” as a major martial arts title for genre fans to watch this spring.
Release Details
“The Furious” opens in theaters on May 29, 2026. The film falls under the action genre and carries an R rating. Lionsgate has launched the trailer rollout ahead of the release, giving audiences an early look at the film’s story, cast, and action-driven tone.
As the marketing campaign begins, “The Furious” now joins the spring 2026 release calendar with its first official trailer out now.
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