Diablo (2025 film)

Diablo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byErnesto Díaz Espinoza
Screenplay byMat Sansom
Story by
Produced by
  • Craig Baumgarten
  • Clay Epstein
  • Alvaro Gutierrez
  • Jason Gurvitz
  • Scott Adkins
  • Marko Zaror
Starring
  • Scott Adkins
  • Marko Zaror
  • Alana De La Rossa
CinematographyNiccolo De La Fere
Edited byErnesto Díaz Espinoza
Music byRocco
Production
companies
  • Ágora Films
  • Film Mode Entertainment
  • Vault Entertainment
  • Daro Films
  • Green Dog Films
  • Bondlt Media Capital
  • Wonder Street
  • Buffalo 8 Productions
Distributed byLionsgate
Grindstone Entertainment Group
Release date
  • June 13, 2025 (2025-06-13)
Running time
91 minutes
Countries
  • Colombia
  • United States
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Diablo is a 2025 action thriller film directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, written by Mat Sansom and starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror and Alana De La Rossa.

The film was released in select theaters, video on demand, and digital platforms on June 13, 2025.

Cast

Production

Development

Diablo was reported to be in pre-production stages in May 2023.[1] with Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror cast in the lead roles.[2] Also cast were Colombian actors Alana De La Rossa, Lucho Velasco and Diana Hoyos.[3]

Filming

Principal photography began on February 13, 2024 in Colombia.[4] Filming had wrapped by March 9, 2024.

Release

In May 2024, Grindstone Entertainment Group acquired North American distribution rights for the film.[1][3] The film was released in select theaters, video on demand, and digital platforms on June 13, 2025.[5]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 75% of 16 critics' reviews are positive.[6]

Both The Action Elite[7] and Action-Flix[8] gave it a 4/5 rating and said it 'exceeds all expectations' and is a 'masterclass in Martial Arts action cinema' respectively.

Keith-Loves-Movies rated it at 88% and praised the story, action, soundtrack and performance's, regarding it as Espinoza's best film to date.[9]

Kung-Fu Kingdom gave it a 9/10 rating and said it was 'a home run of the sort that breaks the bat into a million pieces'.[10]

411 MANIA scored it a perfect 10 describing it as a 'modern masterpiece' and an 'absolute must see'.[11]

Fandor rated it as the 'Best action film of 2025' and said it had a 'pretty great, emotional story'. [12]

Screen Anarchy called it 'a very satisfying clash of two international indie action titans'[13]

In-Review-Online stated: 'No offense to Mission: Impossible or Ballerina or whatever other bajillion-dollar project Hollywood wants to pump out, but Diablo has already claimed the title of action film of the year. This is the pure, uncut stuff'.[14]

Early reactions across the board hailed the movie as a new genre favorite.[15]

The New York Times recommended it as one of their top five action movies to stream.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b Ntim, Zac (May 15, 2023). "John Wick: Chapter 4' Stars Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror Reunite For Action Pic 'Diablo' Heading to Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  2. ^ Roxborough, Scott (May 15, 2023). "Cannes: 'John Wick' Heavies Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror Join 'Diablo'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Ntim, Zac (May 16, 2024). "'Diablo:' Action Pic Starring 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Actor Scott Adkins Lands NA Rights Deal And Adds To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror Tease Insane & Extreme Action for Their Upcoming Actioner DIABLO!". Action-Flix. 2024-02-09. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  5. ^ Blevins, Adam (May 1, 2025). "Scott Adkins Is an Ass-Kicking Ex-Con in the First 'Diablo' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  6. ^ "Diablo". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Eoin (2025-06-11). "Diablo (2025) Review - The Action Elite". theactionelite.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  8. ^ Jerva, John M. (2025-06-13). "DIABLO Review: Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror Execute a Masterclass in Martial Arts Action Cinema Proving Once Again that They Have No Equal!". ACTION-FLIX.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  9. ^ Simon, Brad (2025-06-22). "Diablo: A Violent Action Showcase Featuring Two of the Best". Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  10. ^ Curran, Brad (2025-06-13). "Diablo (2025)". Kung-fu Kingdom. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  11. ^ "411MANIA". Diablo Review. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  12. ^ Fandor (2025-06-13). "Diablo, 2025". Fandor. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  13. ^ "DIABLO Review: Scott Adkins And Marko Zaror Face Off in LatAm Action Throwdown". ScreenAnarchy. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  14. ^ Gorham, Luke (2025-06-13). "Diablo — Ernesto Díaz Espinoza [Review]". In Review Online. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  15. ^ Fuge, Jonathan (2025-06-11). "'John Wick' Stars Reunite in New Action Thriller That Could Just Be Your Favorite of the Year". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  16. ^ "Five Action Movies to Stream Now". 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
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