Shadow Force,” an action-thriller film, was directed by Joe Carnahan and written by Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan. Produced by Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Steven “Dr.” Love, and Sterling K. Brown, and presented by Made with Love Media, Simpson Street, and Indian Meadows Productions, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. It was released in theaters on May 9, 2025.
Shadow Force 2025 Movie Overview
| Movie Name | Shadow Force 2025 Movie |
| Original Language | English |
| Spoken Language | – |
| Release Date | 9 May 2025 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 44 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Genres | Action Thriller |
| Writer | Leon Chills, Joe Carnahan |
| Director | Joe Carnahan |
| Producer | Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Steven “Dr.” Love, Sterling K. Brown |
| Production Co. | Made with Love Media, Simpson Street, Indian Meadows Productions |
Shadow Force 2025 Movie Screenshot
Shadow Force 2025 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Kerry Washington | Kyrah Owens |
| Omar Sy | Isaac Sarr |
| Da’Vine Joy Randolph | Auntie Clanter |
| Mark Strong | Jack Cinder |
| Jahleel Kamara | Ky Sarr |
| Yoson An | Varjo |
| Ed Quinn | Reggie Parker |
Shadow Force 2025 Movie Trailer
Shadow Force 2025 Movie Review
Shadow Force might feel like a cinematic jab at fans who grumble when anticipated blockbusters, like Another Simple Favor, skip theaters for streaming. This action movie, hitting the big screen, boasts a premise tailor-made for streaming sensibilities: elite operatives Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Isaac (Omar Sy) risk everything—lives, love, and family—after defying their shadowy employers by falling in love and raising a child. It’s a familiar cocktail of charismatic leads, spy-thriller action, domestic drama, and light slapstick violence, echoing films like Back in Action (Netflix), Role Play (Prime Video), and Ghosted (Apple TV+).
Directed by Joe Carnahan, once known for gritty, vibrant action with films like Smokin’ Aces, Shadow Force sees him adopting the washed-out, colorless aesthetic of modern streaming action flicks, joining the likes of McG and Antoine Fuqua in trading bold visuals for a muted grey palette. Yet, surprisingly, this film lands in theaters—a move that should amplify its impact. Unfortunately, it doesn’t.
On the big screen, Shadow Force feels neither grander nor more thrilling. Its desaturated visuals are so flat that when smoke bombs obscure the action, the screen barely changes—it’s as if the entire film is shrouded in haze. The story is equally cloudy, borrowing heavily from Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill but lacking its vivid, heightened flair. Kyrah, a fierce operative, discovers she’s pregnant and faces betrayal from her former allies, including her ex, the menacing boss Jack (Mark Strong). The plot kicks off years later with Isaac, now in hiding, raising their son Ky (Jahleel Kamara).
While the premise and star power promise excitement, Shadow Force feels like a generic streaming retread, its theatrical release unable to mask its lackluster execution. The murky narrative and colorless style make it a forgettable entry in the action genre.
