Prime Video has officially announced the release date for its highly anticipated action-thriller ‘G20’, starring Academy Award winner Viola Davis. The film is set to premiere globally on April 10, 2025, in over 240 countries and territories, offering viewers an intense cinematic experience packed with high-stakes drama, edge-of-your-seat action, and a gripping storyline.
Directed by Patricia Riggen, G20 features Davis as U.S. President Danielle Sutton, a leader thrust into chaos when the G20 summit comes under siege by hostile forces. With her family and world leaders in peril, President Sutton must evade capture, outsmart the attackers, and safeguard global stability. Riggen described the film as showcasing Davis in a way audiences have never seen before, the platform said in a press release.
“This is Viola Davis heroically kicking tons of ass in a global thrill ride,” Riggen said. “With G20, I wanted to create a classic action film that reflects the high stakes of our technologically advanced modern world while keeping audiences captivated from start to finish.”
The ensemble cast of G20 includes notable talents such as Anthony Anderson as Derek Sutton, Marsai Martin as Serena Sutton, Ramón Rodríguez as Agent Manny Ruiz, and Antony Starr as Rutledge. Supporting roles feature Douglas Hodge as Oliver Everett, Elizabeth Marvel as Joanna Worth, Sabrina Impacciatore as Elena Romano, and Christopher Farrar as Demetrius Sutton. The chemistry and depth brought by this cast promise to elevate the film’s emotional and narrative stakes.
Co-written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller, the narrative of G20 delves into the harrowing decisions and sacrifices necessary to protect one’s family and nation. Davis, who also serves as a producer alongside Julius Tennon, highlighted the film’s emotional core.
“G20 is a high-stakes action film with a lot of heart,” Davis said. “It’s rooted in the fundamental drive we all have to protect the people and places that matter most to us.”
Producer Andrew Lazar echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the mix of thrilling action and profound human connection. The film’s production involved collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, MRC, Mad Chance Productions, and JuVee Productions, bringing together a powerhouse team to deliver this ambitious project.
‘G20’ aims to redefine the action-thriller genre by blending adrenaline-pumping sequences with emotional depth and geopolitical intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a globally significant event, the film explores themes of resilience, leadership, and sacrifice in the face of insurmountable odds.
With Riggen’s vision, a gripping script, and Viola Davis leading the charge, ‘G20’ is poised to be one of the standout releases of 2025. As viewers around the globe prepare for its release, the film promises to captivate audiences and reinforce Davis’s status as a multifaceted powerhouse in Hollywood.