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Prisoner of War is a 2025 American action thriller war film based on one of the most intense chapters of World War II. Directed by Louis Mandylor, the film was originally titled Death March.
The movie follows the struggle of a British SAS officer who is captured and thrown into a Japanese-run internment camp in the Philippines. Upon entering, he is made to battle the camp commander's best fighters if he is to make it through.
Following its festival screenings earlier in the year, the film premieres in the USA on September 19, 2025, by Well Go USA, before a home release in the UK on November 10, 2025.
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The 2025 action thriller Prisoner of War features Scott Adkins, Peter Shinkoda, Donald Cowboy Cerrone, Michael Copon, and a strong supporting ensemble.
Who stars in Prisoner of War?
1) Scott Adkins as James Wright
Headlining the cast of Prisoner of War is Scott Adkins as James Wright, the British officer who is captured. Adkins is known as one of the world's finest martial artist-actors, and initially gained fame from his performance as Yuri Boyka in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006), a character that became iconic in action films and which he recast in two additional sequels.
His body of work includes guest appearances in The Expendables 2 (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019), and the latest John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). Adkins has also starred in several direct-to-video offerings, including Ninja (2009), Avengement (2019), and Accident Man (2018).
2) Peter Shinkoda as Lt. Col. Ito
Canadian actor Peter Shinkoda stars as Lt. Col. Ito, a commanding officer in the camp shown in Prisoner of War. Shinkoda has established a diverse career on television and film, typically playing complex and nuanced characters.
He is most recognized for his appearance as Nobu Yoshioka in Marvel's Daredevil and as Dai in Falling Skies. He has also starred in Midway, The Predator, and I, Robot. In television, Shikoda can be seen in Hawaii Five-0, Supernatural, Dark Angel, and Stargate SG-1.
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3) Donald Cerrone as Captain Collins
Ex-UFC fighter Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on the role of Captain Collins in Prisoner of War. Better known for his professional career as a mixed martial artist, Cerrone fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions within the UFC, where he became one of the most active competitors in the company's history.
He battled 38 times over 11 years and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023. Outside the octagon, Cerrone has starred in movies such as Spenser Confidential (2020) and Terror on the Prairie (2022).
4) Michael Copon as Villanueva
Michael Copon stars as Villanueva in Prisoner of War. He has been seen in television series such as One Tree Hill as Felix Taggaro, and Power Rangers Time Force as the Blue Ranger, Lucas Kendall.
Copon has starred in films such as Bring It On: In It to Win It and The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior. Besides his acting career, Copon is also a producer and has been involved in multiple entertainment pursuits, such as music and radio.
Supporting cast of Prisoner of War
- Michael Rene Walton as The Beard,
- Gary Cairns as Jonesy
- Gabbi Garcia as Theresa,
- Masanori Mimoto as Captain Endo
- Shane Kosugi as Hirano
- Atsuki Kashio as Hiroshi,
- Kansuki Yokoi as Shunsuke Ito.
Prisoner of War has already found its way into the festival scene, with showings at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 3, 2025, the Big Bad Film Fest in Glendale on August 22, and at the Sacramento International Film Festival on August 30. It will officially be released digitally in the USA on September 19, 2025, via Well Go USA.
