Heads of State is an action-packed comedy about the U.S. President (played by John Cena) and the UK Prime Minister (played by Idris Elba), who must set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy and save the world, if they can work together.
The UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke and U.S. President Will Derringer have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardises their countries’ “special relationship.”
But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary, who proves more than a match for the two leaders’ security forces, they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other.
Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.
The film is a global adventure that blends explosive action and sharp comedic banter, taking audiences on a thrilling ride.
It combines fast-paced action sequences and creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia, complete with all the charm of the ’90s, a golden era of buddy action comedies.
Heads of State is helmed by Ilya Naishuller, the filmmaker behind Hardcore Henry (2015) and Nobody (2021).
The all-star ensemble cast includes Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine.
It reunites John Cena and Idris Elba, last seen in The Suicide Squad, but this time, they’re not trying to kill each other… probably.
Heads of State premieres globally on Prime Video on the 2nd of July, 2025.
