Protector (2026)

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"Never get between a mother and her child."

Movie · 2026 · 1h 30m · Released · Action, Thriller

Synopsis

Nikki's life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.

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Cast

  • Milla Jovovich as Nikki Halstead
  • Matthew Modine as Colonel Joseph Lavelle
  • Isabel Myers as Chloe Halstead
  • D. B. Sweeney as Captain Michaels
  • Don Harvey as Sullivan
  • Michael Stahl-David as Detective John Blake
  • Lydia Hull as Detective Alexa Jane
  • Chase Kim as Detective Jin Woo
  • Brooklyn Sudano as Detective Keyes
  • Gabriel Sloyer as The Chairman

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into intense action thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, Protector is a solid pick. The story follows Nikki, whose world turns upside down when her daughter is kidnapped, pushing her into a dangerous criminal underworld while she’s also being hunted by cops and military forces. With Milla Jovovich leading the cast, you can expect some gritty, determined performances that really pull you into Nikki’s fight to save her child. At just 90 minutes, it’s a tight, fast-paced film that feels like a mix of Taken and Extraction 2, perfect for a night when you want something thrilling but not too long. If you like movies where the stakes are high and the action is relentless, Protector will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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