Netflix Star's 82% RT Rated Action Thriller Crowd-Pleaser (That Critics Hated) Sets New Release

Netflix’s action-thriller Shadow Force, starring Omar Sy and Emmy winner Kerry Washington, is set for a new release after generating a sharp split between audience and critics. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film follows Isaac and Kyrah, an estranged husband-and-wife duo who previously led elite operatives in a multinational black-ops organization. After breaking a “last rule” by falling in love and starting a family, they go underground to protect their young son—until their cover is blown and a massive bounty is placed on them. Released in May 2025, Shadow Force earned a 30% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics but was praised by viewers for pacing, stunts, and chemistry.