At the European Film Market in Berlin, Pinnacle Peak Pictures is presenting a selection of new thrillers featuring Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke. The company’s sales slate, led by Hawke, also includes the action thriller Straight Shot starring Dolph Lundgren and Rachael Leigh Cook, along with the sci-fi film Zoners, headlined by Christopher Lambert. These titles are being highlighted to attract international buyers amid an uncertain market landscape.
Action Thriller ‘Straight Shot’ Stars Dolph Lundgren and Supporting Cast
Straight Shot follows an aging bodyguard’s perilous mission inside a skyscraper to rescue his ex-fiancée trapped in an experimental coffin, while facing waves of mercenaries. The film features Dolph Lundgren, known from Rocky IV and the Expendables series, alongside Pinnacle Peak co-founder David A.R. White, and Tyrese Gibson of the Fast and Furious franchise. Rachael Leigh Cook, recognized for roles in She’s All That and Josie and the Pussycats, also stars. Directed by Gabriel Sabkloff, the film is being screened during the market from Thursday to Sunday.
Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Zoners’ Depicts a Dangerous Journey Through a Monster-Infested Land
Zoners centers on a desperate young woman forced to transport a mercenary and a stolen alien device through a hazardous, monster-filled territory. Christopher Lambert, known for Highlander and Ghost Rider, leads the cast, which includes Kim Bonifay from The Pitt and The Sex Lives of College Girls, and Bogdan Farcas, seen in Unidentified and Watcher. Directed by Stephan Zlotescu, the film is scheduled for screenings on Friday and Saturday during the market.
Oscar-Nominated Ethan Hawke to Promote ‘Blue Moon’ and New Drama ‘The Weight’
Pinnacle Peak is also promoting Ethan Hawke’s upcoming roles, including his lead actor Oscar-nominated performance in Blue Moon, set for its world premiere at the 2025 Berlinale festival. Hawke will attend to represent this title and the European premiere of The Weight, a Depression-era drama that debuted at Sundance last month. The film tells the story of a single father attempting to reconnect with his teenage daughter during a road trip to a dance competition. The ensemble cast features Mackenzie Ziegler, Rosemary DeWitt, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Steve Zahn, alongside Zahn’s daughter Audrey. Pinnacle Peak holds worldwide rights and plans to release the film theatrically in the US on March 27.
Industry Reception and Market Outlook
Ron Gell, Pinnacle Peak Pictures’ EVP of international sales, distribution, and acquisitions, expressed optimism about the company’s market lineup.
“With audience favorites such as Steve Zahn, Ethan Hawke, David A.R. White, Dolph Lundgren, Rachael Leigh Cook and Christopher Lambert starring in our films, we are looking forward to a successful EFM,”
he said. These titles aim to capture the attention of new US buyers, which are considered critical to revitalizing momentum at the 2026 European Film Market, amid a cautious and tense global film sales environment.
