Protector (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Adrian Grünberg |
| Screenplay by | Bong-Seob Mun |
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| Cinematography | Vern Nobles Jr. |
| Music by | Don Cherel |
Production company | Aanaxion Studio |
| Distributed by | Magenta Light Studios |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Protectoris an upcoming action-thriller film directed by Adrian Grünberg and written by Bong-Seob Mun.
Premise
Nikki is an ex-soldier who left her violent life behind to raise her daughter Chloe. Eventually, Nikki wakes up in an abandoned factory and learns that Chloe has been kidnapped, and sets her off in a race against time to comb through the criminal underworld in search of Chloe as she eludes both the cops and the military.
Cast
- Milla Jovovich as Nikki
- Matthew Modine as Colonel Joseph Lavelle
- D. B. Sweeney
- Don Harvey
- Arica Himmel
- Michael Stahl-David
- Isabel Myers as Chloe
Production
In November 2024, it was reported Milla Jovovich would star in Protector for Highland Film Group, a Taken-like action-thriller film to be directed by Adrian Grünberg from a script by Bong-Seob Mun.[2] Filming was reported to take place in New Mexico.[3]
In May 2025, it was reported that principal photography wrapped.[3][2]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on March 6, 2026 by Magenta Light Studios.[4]
References
- ^ "Protector [14A]". Alberta Film Classification Office. February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ a b "AFM: Milla Jovovich to Star in Action-Thriller 'Protector' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. November 6, 2024. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ a b "First Look: Milla Jovovich in Action Thriller 'Protector'". Variety. May 14, 2025. Archived from the original on May 14, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 9, 2026). "Bob Yari's Magenta Light Studios Sets Ten-Picture Production Deal With Korean-U.S. Outfit Aanaxion; Milla Jovovich Thriller First Up". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.