Prisoner of War (2025)

British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright’s years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.

From Empty Hand to Prisoner of War: The movie's journey to the screen started with Scott Adkins' story idea, initially titled "Empty Hand," which is the English translation of Karate. It then changed to "Death March" before finally settling on "Prisoner of War".
Adkins' Hamstring Injury: During the filming of the first fight scene, Scott Adkins ripped his hamstring, which required adjustments to the fight choreography and the filming schedule.
Hong Kong Inspiration: The film has a Hong Kong action cinema vibe, attributed to fight choreographer Alvin Hsing, a former member of The Stunt People. Adkins' character even explains he "was born in Surrey, but grew up in Hong Kong".
Director's WWII Fascination: Director Louis Mandylor has developed a niche for directing WWII films set in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with "Prisoner of War" following "3 Days in Malay" (2023) and "Operation Blood Hunt" (2024).
Real-Life Inspiration: The film is based on the true story of the Bataan Death March, where countless American and Filipino soldiers were forced to hike approximately 60 to 70 miles after the Battle of Bataan.