Hyena Hunter (2025)

Hyena Hunter is a gritty survival action thriller set for release in 2025, directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Scott Adkins alongside Florence Pugh and Iko Uwais. The film delivers a brutal and intense story of vengeance, survival and justice, grounded in realistic action and emotional depth.

The plot centers on Dane Rourke, a former black ops operative portrayed by Scott Adkins. After a deadly ambush in West Africa wipes out his unit, Rourke is presumed dead. Years later, the HYENA mercenary group resurfaces, now involved in war crimes, human trafficking and child soldier recruitment. Rourke steps out of hiding to take them down by any means necessary. Florence Pugh plays Sera Duval, a human rights lawyer whose path crosses with Rourke’s mission, while Iko Uwais takes on the role of Kassim, a survivor turned freedom fighter who becomes both ally and moral compass.

Filmed across various international locations including Morocco, South Africa and Eastern Europe, Hyena Hunter emphasizes realistic stunt work and gritty visuals over heavy CGI. The action is brutal, featuring hand to hand combat, tactical gunfights and high tension chases through jungles, slums and war zones.

The film explores dark themes of revenge, betrayal and the psychological toll of violence. At its core, it asks how far a man can go in pursuit of justice before he becomes the very thing he’s fighting against. The climactic showdown is set in a literal and symbolic hyena pit, driving home the film’s harsh message about survival and the nature of predators.

Hyena Hunter is being praised in early reviews for its intense action, authentic performances and sharp commentary on modern warfare and human exploitation. It is expected to stand out as one of 2025’s most hard hitting action films.