Heads of State (2025) is an action-comedy where U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena), a former action movie star, and U.K. Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba), a seasoned politician, must overcome their rivalry to survive a global conspiracy. After Air Force One is shot down by Russian arms dealer Viktor Gradov’s mercenaries, they team up with MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to thwart a plot threatening the free world, navigating explosive chases and betrayals across Europe.
Publishers: Amazon MGM Studios (Prime Video, July 2, 2025)
Main Characters:
Will Derringer (John Cena): U.S. President, ex-action star, brash and comedic.
Sam Clarke (Idris Elba): U.K. Prime Minister, ex-SAS, grumpy and grounded.
Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas): MI6 agent, skilled and resourceful.
Viktor Gradov (Paddy Considine): Russian arms dealer, vengeful antagonist.
Marty Comer (Jack Quaid): CIA officer, comedic safe-house keeper.
Elizabeth Kirk (Carla Gugino): U.S. Vice President, handling domestic crises.
Arthur Hammond (Stephen Root): Gradov’s hacker, morally conflicted.
Heads of State has ignited the internet with its high-energy mix of action and humor, streaming on Prime Video since July 2, 2025. Directed by Ilya Naishuller (Nobody), the film pairs John Cena and Idris Elba as clashing world leaders forced to team up after a terrorist attack downs Air Force One. Their chemistry, rooted in their Suicide Squad collaboration, shines through quippy banter and well-choreographed action, like a standout limo fight. Priyanka Chopra Jonas steals scenes as a badass MI6 agent, while the plot—centered on stopping a Russian arms dealer—leans into ‘80s buddy-cop vibes akin to Lethal Weapon. Despite a thin story and uneven humor, its 67% Rotten Tomatoes score reflects praise for its fun, escapist thrills. Critics note its straight-to-streaming release missed a theatrical crowd, but fans love its silly, patriotic chaos, with a post-credits tease for a sequel. Watch it now on Prime Video
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