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by Bruno Pferd January 30, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd January 30, 2026

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The Rambo prequel titled Rambo: Origins is currently in production in Thailand, focusing on John Rambos early life and training.
Noah Centineo, known for his roles in teen romantic comedies, will play the young John Rambo in this film.
Jalmari Helander is directing the movie, while Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani are credited with writing the script.
The cast also includes Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong, suggesting a strong ensemble for this action-packed prequel. Despite the filming being underway, a release date has not yet been announced.

New Rambo Prequel Begins Filming in Thailand with Noah Centineo as Young John Rambo

Filming has begun in Bangkok and its surrounding areas in Thailand for Rambo: Origins, a prequel exploring John Rambo’s early life and training. Noah Centineo, known for his roles in teen romantic comedies, will portray the young soldier. Jalmari Helander is directing, with Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani penning the script. The cast also includes Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, and Tayme Thapthimthong. While a release date has not yet been confirmed, production is underway.

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Specification
Official Name	John Rambo
Brief Summary	The origin story of a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War.
Genre	Action, Drama, War, Thriller
Production Companies	Millennium Media, Templeton Media, Bonfire Legend, AGBO
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Noah Centineo, Yao, Jason Tobin, Quincy Isaiah, Jefferson White, Tayme Thapthimthong
Director	Jalmari Helander
Authors	Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, Jalmari Helander
Producers	Sylvester Stallone, Avi Lerner, Jonathan Yunger, Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco