Prisoner of War (2025)

Plot Overview

Set during the harrowing days before the Bataan Death March, the story follows James Wright, a British SAS officer shot down over the Philippines and captured by Japanese forces. Within the confines of a POW camp, Wright is thrust into gruesome death-match fights orchestrated by his captors. His resilience and combat prowess offer a glimmer of hope—not just for himself, but for his fellow prisoners.

Key Team & Cast

• Director: Louis Mandylor

• Story & Writer: Scott Adkins (story), screenplay by Marc Clebanoff

• Starring:

  • Scott Adkins as James Wright

  • Peter Shinkoda as Lt. Col. Ito

  • Donald Cerrone as Captain Collins

  • Michael Copon as Villanueva

  • Gabbi Garcia and others rounding out the cast

Release & Runtime

• Runtime: Approximately 112 minutes (1h 50m)

• Limited Theatrical and VOD Release: Set for September 19, 2025, with simultaneous Video-on-Demand availability

• Home Entertainment: Blu-ray, DVD, and digital release scheduled for November 10, 2025 in the UK

Trailer Highlights

The trailer, released in July 2025, showcases Adkins in raw, intense action—forced underground fights against seasoned opponents, making full use of his formidable martial arts skillset. The tone is visceral, unflinching, and driven by survival and honor.

Early Reception

Though mainstream critical reviews are still pending, early audiences and festival-goers are reacting strongly:

“This is one of Scott’s best acting in a bit… the fight scenes were really amazing with the beautiful fight choreography… paced fantastically.”

Another viewer praised:

“Scott Adkins — he gives a perfect performance in this film, and it might be his best.”

Why It Matters

This film marks a bold crossover between Scott Adkins’s martial-arts cinema and historical war storytelling. It offers viewers a visceral, character-driven experience grounded in the horrors of conflict but elevated by the artistry of combat and endurance.