Arena Wars

Set in 2045, this story follows convicted criminals who participate in a globally televised sporting event called Arena Wars. To earn their freedom, contestants must survive seven rooms and face off against seven of the nation's most violent killers. One participant is a former super-soldier who was imprisoned based on false accusations.

Directed and written by Brandon Slagle, the film was produced by Mahal Empire. It follows Slagle's previous works, including The Flood and Breakout from 2023, and precedes his 2025 film Affinity. The cast features Michael Madsen as Samson, Eric Roberts as Admiral Jordan, Robert LaSardo as Perez, John Wells as Luke Bender, Kevin Hager as Belladonna, and BJ Mezek as Boggs, with a total of 75 credited performers.

The movie blends elements of action, comedy, horror, science fiction, and thriller. Since its release on June 25, 2024, it has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5/10 based on 3,400 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 5.2/10 from 67 votes.