Shadow Force: Lionsgate leaves a sneak peek into the upcoming action thriller as first official trailer drops

Shadow Force is a forthcoming action thriller film that will be released on May 2, 2025, by Lionsgate. The film has been reportedly creating much buzz among cinephiles who enjoy action. The makers have recently released the first trailer to amp up all the excitement among viewers.

Here's the official synopsis of this Joe Carnahan-directed film:

"Policemen by Day - Assassins at Night. A story all too familiar yet amazing to see. Follow the daily lives of corrupt policemen as they make a fortune as assassins."

So let us find out more details about this film.

Trailer of Shadow Force is out

Recently, the makers of Shadow Force dropped its first official trailer which runs for 2 minutes and 32 seconds. It opens with the film's protagonists, Kyrah and Isaac doing shooting practice when one is trying to prove that their aim is better. We then realize that they are a couple and have a kid.

Then enters a man who is threatening Isaac over a call to watch out. It establishes the premise which revolves around the couple going against the rule of dating people from the organization. Because of this act, they are the prime target of the titular force they once worked for. Now, the duo will have to put their might to protect their son.

The trailer then slowly unfolds the basic theme of the storyline and scenes are laced with a strong soundtrack that helps in generating some excitement.

More about Shadow Force

A still from Shadow Force | Image via Lionsgate Movies YouTube

Shadow Force is the directorial work of Joe Carnahan who has directed films like The Grey and A-Team. He wrote it with Leon Chills while Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Steven Love, and Sterling K. Brown are its producers.

The film revolves around a couple that worked for Shadow Force, which is a group of special forces. The two break the norm by dating each other and starting a family. Now, they must protect their child from the organization.

Emmy Award-winning actress Kerry Washington is playing the role of Kyrah while French actor Omar Sy is portraying Isaac. As per IMDb, other cast members and characters of the film are: