Protector

Nikki is a former war hero who attempts to leave her violent past behind to focus on raising her daughter. Her peaceful life is disrupted when she wakes up in a deserted factory and discovers her child has been kidnapped. To rescue her daughter, Nikki must navigate a dangerous criminal underworld. Her actions draw the attention of both the military and the police, who hunt her as she uses her combat skills to find the kidnappers.

This action thriller was directed by Adrian Grünberg, following his previous work on Get the Gringo, Rambo: Last Blood, and The Black Demon. The screenplay was written by Mun-Bong Seub, who also served as a producer alongside Kenneth H. Kim and Ho-Sung Pak. The film stars Milla Jovovich as Nikki Halstead, with Matthew Modine, Isabel Myers, D.B. Sweeney, Don Harvey, and Michael Stahl-David in supporting roles. A total of 20 cast members and 41 crew members are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between the United States and Korea.

Released on February 20, 2026, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been well received by viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 8.4/10 based on 595 votes.