Lionsgate’s latest action film Diablo, is finally here, and it’s already being hailed as one of the best action movies of 2025. Directed by Ernesto Diaz Espinoza and starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror, the movie is a relentless, blood-soaked thrill ride packed with heart-pounding martial arts combat, shocking twists, and emotional depth.
In Diablo, Scott Adkins plays Kris Chaney, an ex-con who illegally crosses into Colombia to fulfill a mysterious promise. His mission? Kidnap a teen girl named Elisa (played by Alanna De La Rossa)—but as the story unfolds, we learn things aren’t as they seem. Elisa may actually be his daughter, and her life is in grave danger from a terrifying hitman known as El Corvo (played by Marko Zaror), a cold-blooded killer with a metal hand and a reputation that sends chills down the spine.
The movie mixes explosive fight sequences with moments of surprising emotional weight. Adkins and De La Rossa share a strong on-screen chemistry that grows as their characters build trust while running for their lives. Meanwhile, Zaror delivers a chilling performance as El Corvo, a villain so intimidating and violent that he could easily be the star of a horror film.
Director Ernesto Diaz Espinoza keeps the pace tight, the action raw, and the tension high. The fight choreography is top-tier, especially during the brothel massacre scene and the brutal final showdown. The film also offers a strong score by Rocco, including an ending theme that pays homage to the 1982 Chuck Norris film Silent Rage.
Supporting performances from Lucho Velasco as crime boss Vicente add depth, while the screenplay by Mat Sansom (with story credits shared among the cast and director) keeps viewers guessing until the final moments.
Rated R for bloody violence, language, and brief drug use, Diablo has a 100-minute runtime and is now available on major digital and cable On Demand platforms as well as select theaters.
Diablo is a must-watch for fans of hardcore action, adrenaline-filled martial arts battles, and complex antiheroes. This is one of the most entertaining and intense action films of the year.
Don’t miss it. See Diablo today.