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Will Smith to Star in ‘Supermax’ Action Thriller

Updated 2026-05-14 13:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actor Will Smith is set to star in the upcoming action thriller 'Supermax,' directed by David Gordon Green. Amazon MGM acquired worldwide rights for $70 million, marking a significant financial investment in the project.

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Variety

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Variety

Will Smith to Star in Action Thriller ‘Supermax,’ Amazon MGM Lands Rights in $70 Million Streaming Deal

Will Smith is slated to star in “Supermax,” an action thriller directed by “Halloween” filmmaker David Gordon Green. Amazon MGM acquired the worldwide rights to the movie from Miramax for $70 million according to Deadline, which broke the news of the project. The studio won&#

2026-05-14 13:40 UTC