The Marine (2025) — Cena Returns With a Bang!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

John Cena is back in action — and this time, he’s not holding back. The Marine (2025) is a high-octane reboot that brings raw energy, explosive stunts, and a surprising amount of heart.

The film opens with Jake Carter (Cena), a decorated Marine turned private security operative, who finds himself pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse when a tech CEO’s daughter is kidnapped by a rogue militia. What starts as a standard rescue mission spirals into a thrilling cross-country chase packed with ambushes, betrayals, and some seriously jaw-dropping fight scenes.

Cena’s performance feels more grounded than in the 2006 original. He brings a mature, grizzled charm to the role — still a badass, but now with layers of vulnerability. The action choreography is top-notch, with one warehouse brawl in particular that fans will be talking about for weeks.

While the plot does fall into familiar territory (think Taken meets Mad Max-lite), strong pacing and slick direction by newcomer Tasha Greene keep things moving. The supporting cast, especially breakout star Maya Kim as a hacker-turned-hero, adds a fresh dynamic.

In short, The Marine (2025) isn’t reinventing the action genre, but it’s a solid, entertaining ride that proves John Cena is still a force to be reckoned with.