Deathstroke Movie (2026)

Plot Summary: Soldier. Assassin. Weapon.

Set in a grounded, militarized corner of the DC Universe, Deathstroke follows Slade Wilson (rumored to be played by Joe Manganiello) after a mission gone wrong leaves his family shattered. Betrayed by the very government he once served, Wilson re-emerges as Deathstroke — a ruthless mercenary taking contracts from global factions while hunting those who destroyed his life.

But when an old comrade-turned-enemy targets his son, Jericho, Deathstroke is forced into a moral crossroads. Is he a weapon for hire — or a father willing to kill an empire to protect what’s left?

Cast & Characters

• Joe Manganiello as Slade Wilson / Deathstroke

• Sofia Boutella as Adeline Kane, Slade’s ex-wife and elite intelligence officer

• Jacob Elordi as Jericho, Slade’s son with mysterious powers

• Hiroyuki Sanada as Wintergreen, Slade’s former mentor

• Giancarlo Esposito as The Director, head of the covert agency that betrayed Wilson

What to Expect

• R-Rated violence – Close-quarters combat, swordplay, and tactical brutality

• Emotional stakes – A father-son dynamic amidst chaos

• Globetrotting locations – From Eastern Europe to the jungles of South America

• Moral ambiguity – Is Deathstroke a villain, a hero, or something much darker?

Production & Legacy

After years in development hell, including a canceled solo project in 2018, Deathstroke (2026) is finally seeing the light as part of the darker corner of the DC Elseworlds slate — a label allowing standalone, mature-rated stories outside the core DCU.

Director Gareth Evans brings his visceral style to the choreography and tone, inspired by films like John Wick, The Raid, and Logan.

“We’re not making a superhero film. We’re making a war story with a broken man at its center.”
— Gareth Evans, Director

DEATHSTROKE – SLASHING INTO THEATERS OCTOBER 2026

Studio: DC Studios
Director: Gareth Evans
Written by: Mattson Tomlin
Starring: Joe Manganiello, Sofia Boutella, Jacob Elordi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Action, Thriller, Comic Book
Rating: R
Release Date: October 2026