
Protector (2026) is an American action-thriller film directed by Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: Last Blood) and starring Milla Jovovich, Matthew Modine, Isabel Myers, and a strong ensemble cast. Filmed in English and produced as a U.S.–South Korea co-production, the movie is set for theatrical release in early 2026 with many sources citing a February 20 or March 6 release date.
In Protector, Nikki (Milla Jovovich) is a former war hero who left her violent past behind to raise her daughter, Chloe, in peace. Her quiet life shatters when Chloe is kidnapped under mysterious circumstances.
Awakening in an abandoned factory with no clue where her daughter has gone, Nikki must plunge back into the criminal underworld, battling ruthless traffickers, corrupt syndicates, and even law enforcement in a desperate race against time.
Armed with elite military training and sheer determination, Nikki uses every skill she has to dismantle the crime network holding Chloe even as her actions draw the attention of both the police and the military. The pursuit becomes both deeply personal and universally thrilling as she confronts foes at every turn, proving that a parent’s love can become the deadliest weapon of all.