Milla Jovovich, action hero: that’s the standard casting for the actress throughout her career, and, really, since her breakout in Luc Besson‘s 1997 sci-fi actioner “The Fifth Element.” So is it any surprise Jovovich’s next onscreen role is yet another action role?
“Protector” looks to be something a little different than the actress’ sci-fi action sweet spot, however. In this one, Jovovich plays a war veteran thrust back into a world of violence after her daughter gets kidnapped by human traffickers.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Protector,” courtesy of Magenta Light Studios:
Nikki (Milla Jovovich), a veteran war hero, thought she’d left her violent past behind for a peaceful life with her daughter, Chloe – until Chloe is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring that forces Nikki into the city’s criminal underworld on a relentless pursuit. As she tears through a ruthless crime syndicate using her military training, Nikki draws the attention of both the police and the military, shooting her to the top of the most wanted list. In this high-stakes race against time, Nikki must use the violent skills she thought she left behind to save her daughter.
Along with Jovovich, “Protector” also stars Isabel Myers, Manny Montana, Michael Stahl-David, Lydia Hull, D.B. Sweeney, Chase E. Kim, Don Harvey, Gabriel Sloyer, Texas Battle, Arica Himmel, and Matthew Modine.
Adrian Grünberg directs a script by Bong-Seob Mun for “Protector.” Producers on the film include Matthew Helderman, Ford Corbett, Todd Lundbohm, George Furla, Arianne Fraser, and Shaun Sanghani. Other producers include Kenneth Kim, Ho-Sung Pak, Bob Yari, Bong Seob Mun, Bang Ok Joo, Ceasar Richbow, Jovovich, and Paul W.S. Anderson.
“Protector” hits theaters on February 20, 2026. Watch a trailer for the film below.
