John Rambo prequel begins filming in Thailand as Noah Centineo takes over iconic role, set for 2024 release
Lionsgate has officially kicked off production on its upcoming John Rambo prequel, with filming now underway in Thailand. The project will revisit the origins of the iconic action character before the events of First Blood (1982), with a release currently slated for June 2024. Thailand has long been associated with the Rambo franchise, having served as a key filming destination for earlier entries. (X/ @Filmweb) The production is taking place across multiple Thai locations, including Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Kanchanaburi, as the studio expands the scale of the franchise’s latest installment. Filming begins across multiple Thailand locations According to studio updates and entertainment reports, filming for John Rambo began in Thailand in late January. The shoot is expected to move across several regions, combining urban backdrops in Bangkok with more scenic and rugged locations across southern and western Thailand. Screen Global Production reported that “Lionsgate said on Thursday that filming has begun in Thailand on the origins story John Rambo directed by Jalmari Helander.” The report also noted that the production will continue across …








