‘Hidden Strike’: Jackie Chan and John Cena-starrer action-comedy to arrive on Netflix in July 2023

Netflix has announced its lineup for July 2023, revealing the addition of the highly-anticipated action-comedy film, 'Hidden Strike.' Directed by Scott Waugh, known for his work on action movies such as 'Need for Speed' and 'Act of Valor,' the film will make its exclusive streaming debut on Netflix in the United States on July 28th, 2023.

'Hidden Strike' features renowned actors Jackie Chan ('Rush Hour,' 'Who Am I?') and John Cena ('The Suicide Squad,' WWE) in the lead roles of Luo Feng and Chris Van Horne, respectively.

The story revolves around a pair of ex-special forces soldiers who find themselves tasked with the mission to escort a group of civilians through Baghdad's perilous "highway of death." The duo must overcome numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, blending action and comedy in their unique style.


Joining Chan and Cena in the cast are talented actors such as Pilou Asbæk ('Ghost in the Shell,' 'Game of Thrones'), Zhenwei Wang ('The Karate Kid'), Amadeus Serafini ('Scream: The TV Series,' 'Summer Days, Summer Nights'), Rachael Holoway ('The Few'), and Max Huang ('Mortal Kombat').

The film is being distributed by XYZ Films, further strengthening Netflix's collaboration with the company. XYZ Films has previously produced and licensed several movies exclusively for Netflix, including titles like 'Blackout,' 'I Came By,' 'Stowaway,' and 'The Platform.'

While it remains uncertain if 'Hidden Strike' will become available in other Netflix regions in the future, its arrival on the streaming platform marks another milestone in Netflix's expanding partnership with XYZ Films. Netflix subscribers can look forward to other upcoming original projects, such as 'Run Rabbit Run' (scheduled for release in June 2023), 'Code 8: Part II,' and 'Havoc.'

FAQs

Q1: Who are the main actors in 'Hidden Strike'?
A: The film stars Jackie Chan and John Cena in the lead roles. Jackie Chan is known for his roles in movies like 'Rush Hour' and 'Who Am I?', while John Cena is recognized for his performances in 'The Suicide Squad' and his professional wrestling career with WWE.

Q2: Can you provide a brief overview of the movie's plot?
A: 'Hidden Strike' follows the story of two ex-special forces soldiers, Luo Feng (played by Jackie Chan) and Chris Van Horne (played by John Cena), who are entrusted with the task of escorting a group of civilians through Baghdad's dangerous "highway of death." The film combines action and comedy as the duo faces various challenges along their mission.