The official Samuel L. Jackson Afterburn movie trailer has been revealed, highlighting a treacherous mission involving the iconic Mona Lisa and starring Dave Bautista, Samuel L. Jackson, and Olga Kurylenko. Set in a world changed by disaster, the film does not yet have a confirmed release date for theaters.
Afterburn Trailer Offers a Glimpse into a Post-Apocalyptic Adventure
The first look at Afterburn dives into a transformed world where civilization has been disrupted by a catastrophic solar flare. Dave Bautista appears as a treasure hunter, hired by wealthy patrons to retrieve lost artifacts. The character’s latest task sends him to Europe, with the mission to recover Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary Mona Lisa for a demanding client, setting in motion a hazardous journey through a dangerous new landscape.
Exclusive first trailer for ‘AFTERBURN’, a new action thriller starring Dave Bautista, Olga Kurylenko and Samuel L. JacksonThe film follows a treasure hunter who ventures to Europe to uncover the Mona Lisa after a solar flare destroyed the Earth’s eastern hemisphere pic.twitter.com/tqXliCu4lb— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 2, 2025
Story and Cast Bring Red 5 Comics to Life
Afterburn draws its story from the Red 5 Comics series created by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens, and Wayne Nichols. Directed by J.J. Perry, with a screenplay by Nimród Antal and Matt Johnson, the film stars an ensemble cast including Kristofer Hivju, Daniel Bernhardt, Eden Epstein, George Somner, Phil Zimmerman, Robert Holik, and Lukás Frlajs. Dave Bautista’s involvement extends to executive producing, sharing these duties with Ron Burkle, James Clark, Anders Erdén, Patrick Josten, Walter Josten, Frank Kostenko Jr., Brian Mark, Jonathan Meisner, Chayanee Niljianskul, Blair Ward, and Thane Watkins.
Plot Details Highlight High Stakes and New Allies
The film is set a decade after a solar event devastated the planet and erased technology, leaving the surviving world in chaos. Bautista’s character, Jake, a former soldier turned relic seeker, is tasked with locating the Mona Lisa before a ruthless warlord can seize it. His mission leads him to ally with freedom fighter Drea, introducing added tension as they race against time and enemy forces.
Set ten years after a solar flare wiped out technology across the globe, the film follows the story of ex-soldier Jake, who works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission: team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first,
reads the synopsis.
Anticipation Builds for a Futuristic Treasure Hunt
The Samuel L. Jackson Afterburn movie trailer sets the stage for a high-stakes adventure rich with intrigue, treasured art, and tense alliances. With the presence of stars like Dave Bautista and Olga Kurylenko, and involvement from figures such as J.J. Perry and Scott Chitwood, anticipation surrounds the film’s eventual release. As audiences wait for further updates, Afterburn promises a narrative blending action, art, and the dramatic search for the world’s most famous painting in the aftermath of destruction.
