Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth are set to headline a new Amazon MGM Studios action thriller that also features Oscar winner Frances Davis, who is returning to the genre after a 30‑year hiatus. The film, directed by Brad Peyton and co‑written with Tze Chun, follows disgraced NYC cop Jack Kelly as he races to resue his wife from terrorists.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth lead the new Prime Video action film

According to the production announcement,Schwarzenegger and Hemsworth headline the project,which is slated for worldwide streaming on Prime Video. Their involvement signals a classic‑meets‑modern pairing that the studio hopes will draw both longtime fans of the action genre and younger viiewers attracted to Hemsworth’s recent work.

Oscar winner Frances Davis returns to action after 30‑year hiatus

The Academy Award‑winning actress, best known for her supporting‑actress Oscar for 1988’s The Accidental Tourist, is the first major star to re‑enter the action arena since her role in 1996’s The Long Kiss Goodnight. As the source notes, “Details about Davis’ specific role remain under wraps at this time,” but her casting alone has generated buzz among industry observers.

Brad Peyton and Tze Chun co‑write the thriller

Brad Peyton, who directs the film, also co‑wrote the script with Tze Chun, a partnership that blends Peyton’s experience in high‑octane set pieces with Chun’s reputation for tight, character‑driven storytelling. the source reports that the screenplay centers on Jack Kelly,a disgraced cop forced to team up with “the people he fears most” to rescue his hostage wife.

Amazon MGM targets release in 240+ territories

Amazon MGM Studios acquired the project for streaming on Prime Video and plans to roll it out across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. This expansive distribution strategy reflects the platform’s push to dominate the global action‑film market, especially as competition from other streaming services intensifies.

What role will Davis play in the Jack Kelly story?

While the studio has confirmed Davis’s involvement, it has not disclosed whether she will portray an ally, antagonist, or a pivotal supporting character. The lack of detail leaves fans speculating about how her iconic screen presence will be woven into the plot, a question that remains unanswered as of the latest briefing.