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The Furious action film hits theaters on June 12, 2026 with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, marking a rare critical achievement for the martial arts thriller directed by Kenji Tanigaki. The high-octane release arrives after a brief delay from its originally planned May 29 date.
Quick Facts
- June 12, 2026 — nationwide theatrical release date across the United States
- 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews
- R rating for language and strong bloody violence
- Approximately 1 hour 53 minutes runtime
Perfect Critical Reception
The Furious has become a rare critical success, achieving a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This rating reflects universal praise from critics who reviewed the martial arts action thriller ahead of its theatrical debut. The film is distributed by Lionsgate Films internationally, giving it a major studio backing for its wide release. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie earned an R rating for language and strong bloody violence, positioning it squarely in the adult action category alongside other hard-hitting martial arts films.
Production and Release Timeline
Director Kenji Tanigaki helmed The Furious, an action-crime thriller that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. The film was originally scheduled for a May 29, 2026 U.S. theatrical release but was shifted back to June 12, 2026 to optimize its theatrical window. The delay gives audiences more time to anticipate the release, though the exact reasoning behind the schedule change wasn’t disclosed by the studio.
The Furious action film hits theaters June 12 with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating
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What Audiences Can Expect
Running approximately 1 hour 53 minutes, The Furious delivers a tight action narrative. The film centers on a father fighting against ruthless kidnappers, blending intense martial arts sequences with a compelling emotional core. The presence of accomplished action performers and choreography has clearly resonated with critics. Fans of martial arts cinema and hard-hitting action thrillers will have immediate access to the film on June 12 across U.S. theaters, including major chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark.
Sources
- Rotten Tomatoes — critic and audience ratings, film details, and rating information
- Fandango — theatrical release date and release status
- Wikipedia — film release dates and production information
- IMDb — director, runtime, cast, plot synopsis, and IMDb rating (7.9/10)
