Idris Elba and John Cena portray the presidents of the UK and the USA, respectively, in the new action comedy Heads of State, which premieres next week. When Air Force One is hijacked with both world leaders on board, the not-so-amicable presidents must work together to survive — and to stop an international conspiracy.
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Heads of State release date
The movie is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
| Movie | Streaming Date | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Heads of State | Wed, 2 July 2025 | Amazon Prime Video |
Heads of State trailer
Don’t miss this new action-comedy flick streaming in Australia on Prime. Check out the trailer below.
What is the plot of Heads of State?
U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) don’t get along, like many politicians. What sets them apart is that they show it, making their rivalry anything but subtle. Their patience and tolerance towards each other, however, will be tested, when Air Force One is shot down over an enemy territory.
They survive, of course, only to be hunted while dangerously navigating unfamiliar terrains and enemies, forcing the pair to work together. It’s also a good thing that MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) is there to help them escape and fight off bad guys. Otherwise, these two heads of state will only be debating on who’s stronger (apparently gym strong doesn’t count).
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Cast of Heads of State
In addition to Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the film co-stars Jack Quaid (The Boys, Companion) Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon, MobLand), Stephen Root (Barry, Succession), Carla Gugino (San Andreas, The Haunting of Hill House) Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso, The Sandman), Richard Coyle (Six Four, The Gathering), and Clare Foster (The Ex-Wife).
Heads of State is directed by Ilya Naishuller, best known for his work on the action film Nobody. Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query wrote the screenplay, with Peter Safran and John Rickard producing.
Similar movies you might like
If you enjoyed watching this one, you’ll likely love other action-comedy movies like Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Novocaine, The Fall Guy, Violent Night, and many more. For some all-time favourites, you won’t go wrong with the Lethal Weapon film franchise, Tropic Thunder, Beverly Hills Cop, and 21 Jump Street.
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