Flight Risk (2025) is an intense action thriller directed by Mel Gibson, featuring Mark Wahlberg as the lead. The film follows Wahlberg’s character, a pilot who is tasked with transporting a fugitive (played by Topher Grace) to trial, accompanied by an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery). As they fly over the Alaskan wilderness, tensions rise as not all passengers aboard are who they appear to be. The film is packed with suspense, with trust being tested in high-stakes situations.
The movie explores the complexities of human relationships under pressure, set against the isolated backdrop of an airplane in flight. Wahlberg’s experience in action roles, combined with Gibson’s direction, promises an edge-of-your-seat experience. Flight Risk is set to release on January 24, 2025.

The story centers around Ethan Cole (John Boyega), a skilled and resourceful pilot working for a prestigious private aviation company. Unbeknownst to his employers, Ethan is also a covert operative for an international intelligence agency. When a high-profile CEO, Isabella Reyes (Zendaya), is kidnapped during a routine flight, Ethan is thrust into a complex web of deceit and danger.
As the plot unfolds, Ethan discovers that Isabella holds vital information that could expose a global conspiracy involving corporate corruption, illegal arms deals, and political manipulation. With the clock ticking, Ethan must navigate a series of perilous missions across multiple countries, all while evading relentless pursuers determined to eliminate him and secure Isabella’s secrets.
Joined by Marcus Steele (Idris Elba), a seasoned agent with his own mysterious past, Ethan delves deeper into the conspiracy, uncovering shocking truths about his own organization and the true motives behind the kidnapping. The duo faces moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices as they strive to protect Isabella and bring the conspirators to justice.