The Killer’s Game Movie: Dave Bautista’s Latest Action-Comedy Comes to Streaming 

The Killer's Game is making waves with its upcoming streaming debut. Following its theatrical release, this action-comedy, starring Dave Bautista, promises to deliver an exhilarating mix of humor, suspense, and intense action. When his character is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands by putting a hit on himself. 

However, things go wrong when he finds out the truth about the diagnosis. Now, it’s a race against time to save himself from the hitmen.  As he faces the consequences of a deadly contract, viewers are in for a wild ride full of twists and explosive moments.

Excited to know more about the movie? From its trailer to the latest updates, we've got you covered on all things The Killer’s Game. There’s much more to discover, and we’ll keep updating this page as new information rolls in. Keep reading for all the details that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Release date & Where to Watch

The Killer's Game premieres on Prime Video on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, following its theatrical release on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The film is rated R for intense bloody violence, strong language, some sexual content, brief drug use, and nudity.

What is the plot of The Killer's Game?

In The Killer's Game, Joe Flood, a veteran assassin’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Maize, a dancer he saves during an assassination. Their bond deepens, but Joe’s hidden past as an assassin complicates matters. After receiving a devastating and life-threatening diagnosis, Joe hires Marianna Antoinette to handle the hit, and the contract is set in motion. 

But as the assassins close in on him, Joe struggles to stop the chain of events, only to discover that his illness is a false diagnosis. With the contract still in place, Joe goes on a violent rampage to fend off the assassins, leading him to confront his ex-girlfriend, Marianna, and his own past. 

As he faces multiple assassins, including a hit squad led by Max, Joe’s world spirals into a final showdown. In a desperate bid to save Maize, Joe marries her in a church, but their wedding is interrupted by a deadly confrontation. With Maize’s life at risk, Joe must choose between his past as a killer and his future with her.

Who’s in the cast of The Killer's Game?

• Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon) as Maize Arnaud
• Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Dune) as Joe Flood
• Pom Klementiff (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning) as Marianna Antoinette
• Scott Adkins (John Wick Chapter 4) as Angus Mackenzie
• Lucy Cork as Ginny Weisz
• Ben Kingsley (Shang-Chi, Legend of the Ten Rings) as Zvi Rabinowitz
• Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as Lovedahl Gasevich
• Dmitrij Kalacsov as Vasily Petrov
• Mia Rouba M.Kiss as Petrov's Date
• Iván Orsányi as Petrov's Lead Bodyguard
• Aaron Maté as Petrov's Bodyguard
• Gergö Hódur as Petrov's Bodyguard
• Jozsef Fodor as Opera House Security Guard
• István Draco Markolt as Opera House Security Guard
• Raffaello Degruttola as Dr. Kagen
• Antonia Desplat as Aimee
• Domonkos Pardanyi as Corsican Mafia Boss
• Tamás Hagyó as Private Library Oligarch
• Gyula Tóth as James Bond
• Alex Kingston as Sharon Rabinowitz
• Jesus Gomez Camacho as Mateo
• Cristina Galera Gonzalez as Lucia
• Marko Zaror as Botas Gasevich
• Drew Galloway as Rory Mackenzie
• Shaina West as Tonya Rantick
• Daniel Bernhardt as Max
• Lee Hoon as Goyang

Is There a Trailer for The Killer's Game?

The first trailer for The Killer’s Game opens with Joseph Flood, telling his date that he works as a "retirement planner." However, it quickly becomes clear that Flood is far from ordinary—he’s a deadly assassin. 

The trailer reveals that Flood has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, leading him to make a drastic decision: he puts out a contract on his own life. As a result, a wave of assassins—including his ex-girlfriend, played by Sofia Boutella—are sent to eliminate him.

The chaos escalates when Flood learns that he’s not actually dying and desperately tries to revoke the contract. But his efforts are complicated by the fact that his contractor holds a personal grudge, having lost her father to Flood’s deadly skills. 

The trailer teases intense action, with Flood battling an army of pursuers, all while trying to navigate the deadly consequences of his decision. The stakes rise as the hunter becomes the hunted in this thrilling game of life and death.

In the final trailer for The Killer's Game, released on Sept. 9, 2024, by Lionsgate Movies, the action intensifies as Flood confronts relentless assassins, including his former lover, portrayed by Sofia Boutella. 

The escalating conflict culminates in a high-stakes showdown, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. For a visual experience, you can watch the final trailer below:

Filming & Production

Filming for The Killer's Game began in July 2023 in Budapest, with the film receiving an interim agreement waiver to continue production during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Final writing credits were submitted in November 2023.

Behind the Scenes

The Killer's Game is directed by J.J. Perry, known for his work in the action genre, including stunt performances in John Wick and The Fast and the Furious franchises. The film is based on Jay Bonansinga's novel, with the screenplay written by James Coyne and Rand Ravich.

The film features music by Roque Baños and the cinematography is done by Flavio Martínez Labiano. It also boasts of production design by Matt Gant and art direction by Dániel Börcsök and Zoltán Sárdi. Costume design is handled by David Wolfe.

The producers include Andrew Lazar, Steve Richards, and Kia Jam. Executive producers are Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, Chris Milburn, and others.