Review: Jarvan (2025) – Scott Adkins Unleashes Brutal Justice in a High-Octane Action Blitz

When Scott Adkins is on screen, you know fists will fly — and in Jarvan (2025), he delivers one of his most intense and unrelenting performances yet. The first trailer for Jarvan just dropped, and it’s an absolute masterclass in bone-breaking action, stylish violence, and raw vengeance.

Adkins stars as Jarvan Kane, a former black-ops soldier turned underground vigilante, who returns to his war-torn hometown after receiving a cryptic message: “They’re still alive. And they’re hunting you.” Within seconds, we’re thrown into a gritty urban world of corrupt officials, high-level conspiracies, and a shadow militia determined to wipe out every trace of its past.

The trailer wastes no time — opening with a brutal takedown in a rain-drenched alley and building to an explosive crescendo of rooftop chases, knife fights, and hand-to-hand combat that feels ripped straight out of a fighting game. There’s even a jaw-dropping single-shot hallway sequence that looks like it could rival The Raid or John Wick.

Adkins, as always, brings insane physicality to the role. He doesn’t just act — he hits, flips, breaks, and bleeds. Every movement is sharp, brutal, and filled with purpose. There’s also a surprising emotional core here, with flashbacks to Jarvan’s lost family and a mysterious young girl he’s sworn to protect.

The villain? Played by Marton Csokas, he’s cold, philosophical, and deadly — a perfect contrast to Jarvan’s raw fury. Their showdown teased in the trailer looks like it could be one for the action movie history books.

Visually, Jarvan is slick and grim — all neon lights, burning vehicles, and concrete shadows. The soundtrack? Heavy, dark, and pulsing with intensity.

Trailer Verdict: 9/10 – Brutal, stylish, and packed with insane fight choreography. Scott Adkins is at the top of his game.