It’s been over three years sinceHeads of Statewas first announced — but the wait is almost over. Prime Video has finally dropped the first trailer for the long-awaited action-comedy, and confirmed that the film will hit the streamer onJuly 2, 2025, just in time to light the fuse for Independence Day weekend. The new trailer sets the tone immediately:Heads of Stateis exactly what you’d expect from a buddy-comedy featuringThe Suicide SquadduoJohn CenaandIdris Elba, who once again bring their explosive chemistry to a globe-trotting adventure. Plus, it’s nice to see Cena attempting to be a good guy after his recent attempts to “ruin wrestling”.
InHeads of State, Cena plays U.S. President Will Derringer, aformer action movie starwho somehow found his way to the White House. Elba stars as U.K. Prime Minister Sam Clarke, a seasoned leader who’s not thrilled about sharing a stage — or a secret mission — with Derringer. The two have a very public feud, and their tension comes to a boil during a diplomatic event… that ends with their plane getting shot out of the sky.
Forced to survive on the run after becoming targets of a powerful and mysterious foreign adversary, the pair must reluctantly rely on each other to uncover who’s targeting them — and why. Helping them navigate enemy territory is MI6 agentNoel Bisset, played byPriyanka Chopra Jonas, whose no-nonsense attitude quickly becomes the only thing keeping both leaders alive and on track. And yes, there’s plenty of banter. At one point, Elba’s Clarke fires off a jab about Cena’s Hollywood past, mocking the idea of a “movie star turned president.” Cue the fireworks.
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Directed byIlya Naishuller(Nobody,Hardcore Henry),Heads of Statebrings some serious action creds to the table, and features a great supporting cast including the likes of includingCarla Gugino,Jack Quaid,Stephen Root,Paddy Considine,Sarah Niles, andRichard Coyle. Behind the scenes, the script is penned by blockbuster vetsJosh AppelbaumandAndré Nemec(Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) based on a story byHarrison Query.
Collider’sSteve Weintraubspoke with Elba earlier this year, where the actor described the film as exactly what it sounds like: “Heads of Stateis literally what it is. It’s about two heads of state, two heads of their countries, that — how can I say? — go on this incredible adventure.”
Heads of Statepremieres July 2 on Prime Video.
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