Lionsgate confirmed on November 4, 2026 that the first trailer for Karoshi arrives on Wednesday, November 5, 2026 — the first look at one of next year’s most intriguing action thrillers.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 5, 2027, after an earlier date of January 29, 2027. Teo Yoo stars alongside Cynthia Erivo, Isabel May, Takehiro Hira, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Camp and Show Kasamatsu.
Takashi Doscher wrote and directed the film, while Chad Stahelski — director of the John Wick films — produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner.
The story is a corporate thriller with a samurai twist, set in a near-future Manhattan shaped by corporate power and cultural tradition. Principal photography took place in Vancouver, Canada, from June to August 2025.
With Stahelski’s action pedigree behind it and a cast led by Yoo and Erivo, Karoshi is already one of the most talked-about February releases on the 2027 calendar.
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