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New 'John Rambo' Prequel Set to Begin Filming

5/16/2025

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Millennium Media is set to unveil "John Rambo," a gripping prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood." Directed by Jalmari Helander, this new installment will delve into Rambo's origins during the Vietnam War, with filming kicking off in Thailand this October. While Sylvester Stallone knows about the project, he won't be part of it. The franchise has already amassed over $800 million globally.

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Millennium Media is set to unveil "John Rambo," a gripping prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood." Directed by Jalmari Helander, this new installment will delve into Rambo's origins during the Vietnam War, with filming kicking off in Thailand this October. While Sylvester Stallone knows about the project, he won't be part of it. The franchise has already amassed over $800 million globally.