Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ Action Thriller Set for Exciting Home Release!

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Keanu Reeves, famous for his role in John Wick, will not only star but also direct in the highly anticipated spin-off featuring Caine. This news has been confirmed and is sure to excite action enthusiasts with its promise of intense, fist-flying action. Yen‘s upcoming action thriller, titled The Prosecutor, is now set for release in 2024 in US homes. In this film, martial arts actor Yen will be seen dispensing justice both inside and outside the courtroom, portraying a prosecutor who, after losing faith in the system, embarks on a brutal mission to free an innocent defendant.

Based on information provided by Blu-ray.com, the movie titled “The Prosecutor” is scheduled to be released in 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray format in the U.S. on May 27, 2025. This means that fans of action films and Donnie Yen can look forward to watching this film at home, which currently has a rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Get ready to settle into your favorite couch and enjoy the “John Wick” star displaying his exceptional skills. Directed by and starring Donnie Yen, with a script written by Edmond Wong, “The Prosecutor” also features Julian Cheung, Michael Hui, and Francis Ng in addition to Yen. For more details about the movie, you can read its official synopsis below.

Titled after a true event in Hong Kong, THE TRIAL OF AN INNOCENT MAN recounts the tale of a wrongly accused individual who is charged with drug trafficking following a setup. A seasoned police officer-turned-prosecutor, portrayed by Donnie Yen, remains steadfast in his belief of the man’s innocence and embarks on an independent investigation, jeopardizing both his professional standing and personal safety to expose the true culprit behind the crime.

‘The Prosecutor’ Was Met With Rave Reviews From Both Critics & Audiences Alike

As a diehard movie fan, I’m eagerly crossing my fingers that Donnie Yen’s “John Wick” spin-off mirrors the triumph of “The Prosecutor,” a film that left critics spellbound and audiences thrilled upon release. With an impressive 93% approval from critics and a stunning 90% audience rating on Popcornmeter, “The Prosecutor” certainly set the bar high.

Donnie Yen, renowned for his significant contributions to Hong Kong martial arts and action films through roles in series like “Ip Man,” “Iron Monkey,” “Hero,” “Blade 2,” “Once Upon a Time in China II,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and beyond, gained unprecedented Hollywood attention following his mesmerizing portrayal of the blind assassin Caine in “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

Now, Donnie Yen is poised to revisit the world of “John Wick,” this time taking on dual roles as both director and star for the highly anticipated Caine spin-off. The news was officially confirmed at the recent CinemaCon event.

In the aftermath, more information has come to light, with the spin-off continuing directly from the climactic scenes of “John Wick: Chapter 4.” This chapter finds Caine liberated from his commitments to the High Table and heading back to Paris to reconnect with his long-lost daughter. During this period, Yen expressed delight at his return to the John Wick universe, stating he felt both excited and profoundly motivated to leave an impact on the renowned action series.

I’m really excited about how the John Wick movies have raised the bar in action movie production, and I’m grateful to Lionsgate for allowing me to take the franchise even higher. This opportunity has me buzzing with enthusiasm and inspiration!

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2025-04-08 17:05