Scott Adkinsreturns with another blistering action movie in the upcoming revenge flick,Diablo. Arriving in cinemas and on digital platforms on June 01, 2025, Adkins fans will know exactly what to expect when they see theJohn Wickstar’s name above the title, and it looks like they will not be disappointed by what they see.
Fans have been used to seeing several ofAdkins’ films popping up on various streaming platformsrecently, and the actor certainly has plenty of them to go around.Diablowill not be added to the list, with the butt-kicking favorite working with acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, known for gritty martial arts movies likeRedeemerandThe Fist of the Condor. The synopsis for the movie reads:
“After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terrible wrong by revealing a secret that could end his life. Scott Adkins stars as Kris Chaney, a warrior who seizes the daughter of a Colombian gangster to fulfill a noble promise to the young girl’s mother. When her father enlists both the criminal underworld and the terrifying psychotic killer El Corvo to exact his revenge, Kris will need to draw upon everything he has ever learned — in and out of lockup — to stay alive and keep his word.”
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The film also reunites Adkins and Marko Zaror, whose previous collaboration inJohn Wick: Chapter 4was well-received for their exceptional fight choreography, and as seen in the trailer, the pair come to blows in some of the most brutal ways.
Scott Adkins Has Become a Staple of the Action Genre
British actor Adkins has made more movies in the last 20 years than some actors have in their entire careers, and for those who have taken to his action persona, the good news is that there is a lot more to come.
Having hit his groove after starring in theUndisputedtrilogy and making an appearance in theExpendablesandUniversal Soliderfranchises, Adkins has become the king of direct-to-video thrillers that will always find an audience, especially now with many of them finding their way onto free streaming. In the last couple of years, Adkins has been making appearances in some big theatrical releases, such asJohn Wick: Chapter 4, Lights Out, andThe Killer’s Gamewith Dave Bautista.
This year he hasalready released the Western action thriller,Day of Reckoning, and along withDiablowill release the WWII thriller,Prisoner of War, starring with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon inRIP, and hasSkyline: WarpathandRecklessalso on his card.
For those who cannot wait forDiablo’s release to get their action fix, Adkins is currently riding high on the Starz chart with his 2020 releaseSeizedtopping the chart andThe Killer’s Gamesitting at number five. Meanwhile,Undisputed II: Last Man Standinghas also landed recently on Tubi, where you can still catch it for free.
