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Diablo (2025 film)
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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.
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Cast
- Scott Adkins as Kris Chaney
- Marko Zaror as "El Corvo"
- Alana De La Rossa as Elisa
- Lucho Velasquez as Vicente
- Diana Hoyos as Alex
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
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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]
JoBlo regarded it as 'a unique story of revenge' that 'actually has some heart and humor' and provides Adkins with a role that is 'more nuanced than the stereotypical action lead'. [14]
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'.[15]
Early reactions across the board hailed the movie as a new genre favorite.[16]
The New York Times recommended it as one of their top five action movies to stream.[17]
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