Championext (2023)

Championext (2023)

Championext (2023)

Release Date: August 11, 2023

Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Runtime: 1h 55m

Status: Released

Rating: PG-13

Star Rating: 4.2/5

In a world where technology and human strength collide, Championext takes you on an electrifying adventure. This futuristic thriller revolves around elite fighter, Axel "Champion" LeRoy (played by Chris Hemsworth), a former United Nations special agent forced into early retirement. As Axel attempts to rebuild his life, he’s approached by a team of scientists working on the top-secret โ€˜NEXTโ€™ project. This cutting-edge technology successfully merges human and AI capabilities, granting users exceptional combat skills.

Axel joins the NEXT team but soon uncovers a hidden conspiracy. Powerful leaders intend to crush threats of rebellion using deadly machines integrated with NEXT. With his personal life disintegrating, Axel is forced to utilize his training and advanced abilities against the creators of this technology to prevent catastrophe.

Does this battle-hardened warrior have what it takes to overcome superior opponents and rescue humanity from destructive fate? Experience high-intensity battles, intense hand-to-hand combat scenes, powerful action, suspenseful sequences, electrifying chases, a great mix of drama, and heart-pounding high-tech sci-fi in Championext.

Championext was screened at a film festival in spring 2023 and featured at iconic comic book festivals to widespread critical acclaim.

Movie Credits:

  • Distributed by Paramount Pictures, released by Quantum Films.
  • Featuring renowned fight choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).

Actors:

  • Chris Hemsworth as Axel "Champion" LeRoy
  • Ashley Benson as Dr. Natalie Lee
  • Jet Li as Zericho "Zero"
  • Daniel Caesar as Alex Thompson

Crew:

  • Produced by Scott Rechshaw and Hovig Menankashian
  • Written and directed by Dan Harris and Simon Dinsdale
  • Cinematography: Max Penner
  • Music: composed by Nathan Whitehead