Shadow Force – 2D Action Thriller | May 9, 2025
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Format: 2D
Language: English
Runtime: 1h 44m
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Rating: A (Adults)
Introduction
From the high-octane mind of director Joe Carnahan comes Shadow Force, a taut action thriller that pits former Special Forces operatives against the organization they once served. Headlined by Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, this pulse-pounding drama explores how far parents will go to protect their child—even if it means turning on their own shadowy employer.
Synopsis
Kyrah Owens (Kerry Washington) and Isaac Sarr (Omar Sy) were once inseparable teammates in the elite Shadow Force unit. After leaving the fold, they attempt to build a quiet life together—but their past catches up when Shadow Force labels them traitors and places a massive bounty on their heads. Forced underground, the estranged couple reunites to safeguard their young son from relentless assassins and corrupt commanders. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, Kyrah and Isaac must embrace their old skills—and each other—to survive.
Cast & Characters
- Kerry Washington as Kyrah Owens
A resourceful ex-operator whose fierce loyalty to family drives her to outsmart lethal hunters. - Omar Sy as Isaac Sarr
Charismatic and pragmatic, Isaac struggles with trust but will stop at nothing to shield his son. - Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Auntie Clanter
Kyrah’s supportive sister, whose street smarts and humor add levity to dire moments. - Method Man as Marcus “Unc” Owens
Kyrah’s uncle and former intelligence asset, offering vital intel and safehouses. - Mark Strong as Jack Cinder
The ruthless Shadow Force director obsessed with reclaiming “rogue” operatives.
Direction & Production
Veteran filmmaker Joe Carnahan (known for The Grey and Smokin’ Aces) helms Shadow Force with kinetic camerawork and tight pacing. Pilar Savone produces, assembling a seasoned crew including cinematographer Juan Azpiroz—whose stark, underlit frames heighten the film’s tension—and editors Kevin Hale and Mike Sale, who stitch together relentless chase sequences and intimate character beats.
Action & Thrills
Shadow Force excels in its blend of grounded combat and strategic cat-and-mouse sequences:
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: Sharp, brutal exchanges choreographed to emphasize each character’s training.
- Set-Piece Escapes: Heart-stopping pursuits through neon-lit cityscapes and claustrophobic back alleys.
- Emotional Stakes: Every gunfight carries the weight of parental desperation, elevating action into raw drama.
Themes & Analysis
Beneath its adrenaline-fueled surface, Shadow Force examines:
- Betrayal & Redemption: How corporate loyalty can fracture personal bonds, and whether redemption is possible when past sins haunt every step.
- Parental Instinct: The lengths to which mothers and fathers will go to protect their children, even when it means confronting their own darkest impulses.
- Institutional Power: A critique of shadowy organizations that exploit trained operatives, questioning who holds real authority in a world of covert warfare.
Release & Booking
Book tickets beginning today for Shadow Force, exclusively in 2D, at theaters nationwide. Don’t miss this gripping adult-oriented thriller when it hits the big screen on May 9, 2025.
