Night Patrol

A Los Angeles police officer discovers that a local task force is concealing a secret that threatens the people living in the neighborhood where he grew up. To protect his community, he must navigate tensions between street gangs and his own professional duties. The plot centers on the conflict involving a specialized anti-gang unit and the danger faced by those who uncover its hidden activities.

The film was directed by Ryan Prows, following his work on Lowlife in 2017 and V/H/S/94 in 2021. It features a cast including Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs, Phil Brooks, and Dermot Mulroney. The screenplay was written by Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson, and Shaye Ogbonna, with David S. Goyer, Keith Levine, and Josh Goldbloom serving as producers.

Released on January 16, 2026, the movie received mixed to negative feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 4.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,500 votes and a 4.9/10 on TMDB from 105 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 5.7/10 across 49 reviews, suggesting a more favorable reception from professional critics than from the general audience.