Jonathan Majors’ ‘Run Hide Fight’ Trailer Drops: Daily Wire Release Date Revealed
Jonathan Majors Makes His Comeback in Controversial New Action Film "Run Hide Fight: Infidels"
Important Note: This article covers a film that has sparked significant debate due to its political themes and the lead actor’s legal history. We present the facts as reported so you can understand the full picture.
What Is This Movie All About?
Imagine a high-stakes action movie set on a college campus. That’s the basic idea behind Run Hide Fight: Infidels, the new film from The Daily Wire (a conservative media company). It’s a follow-up to their 2020 movie Run Hide Fight, but with a totally new story and characters.
The Plot in Simple Terms
The movie’s official description (called a "logline" in Hollywood) goes like this:
Radical Islamic terrorists take over a pro-Palestine student encampment at a liberal college. They impose strict Sharia law and start executing students they call "infidels." A mismatched group—a bunch of regular students, a security guard tired of being called names, and a former Delta Force soldier—must fight back to save their classmates and stop America from "surrendering to the enemy on its own soil."
Think of it like Red Dawn (1984) or Toy Soldiers (1991)—those classic ’80s and ’90s movies where teenagers band together to fight invaders. Director Kyle Rankin (who made the first Run Hide Fight) says that’s exactly the vibe they’re going for.
Why Is Everyone Talking About This?
1. Jonathan Majors’ Big Comeback
This is Jonathan Majors’ first major role since his 2023 conviction. Here’s the quick version of what happened:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| Before 2023 | Rising star in Creed III, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Lovecraft Country, The Last Black Man in San Francisco |
| December 2023 | Found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend (misdemeanor charges) |
| After conviction | Dropped by Marvel, lost multiple major roles |
| Now | Starring in this film + attached to Merciless (a supernatural revenge thriller from Martin Villeneuve) |
2. The Movie’s Politics Are… Very Direct
The Daily Wire is known for conservative viewpoints, and this film doesn’t hide it. The LA Times called the premise "xenophobic and Islamophobic" and said it "rehashes 40-year-old tropes while invoking conspiracy theories of Muslims bringing sharia law to America, because outrage is cheap to produce and easy to monetize."
That’s a very harsh review—and the movie hasn’t even come out yet.
3. Production Problems On Set
It wasn’t just controversy off-screen. The actual filming had issues:
- Labor strike during production
- Safety accident: Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell through an unsecured window on set
Who’s Making This Movie?
The Producers
| Producer | Known For |
|---|---|
| Ben Shapiro | The Ben Shapiro Show (Daily Wire co-founder) |
| Dallas Sonnier | Bone Tomahawk (gritty western/horror) |
| Travis Mills | Frontier Crucible |
| Lillian Campbell | The Pendragon Cycle |
| Sydney Aucreman | Terror On The Prairie |
The Director
Kyle Rankin — Writer and director of the original Run Hide Fight (2020). He’s back for round two.
When Can You Watch It?
Release Date: September 16th
Platform: The Daily Wire’s streaming service (not theaters, not Netflix—just their own platform)
Key Facts at a Glance
Quick Summary Card
- Title: Run Hide Fight: Infidels
- Star: Jonathan Majors (comeback role)
- Director/Writer: Kyle Rankin
- Inspired by: Red Dawn, Toy Soldiers
- Release: September 16 on Daily Wire+
- Controversies: Political messaging, Majors’ legal history, on-set accident, labor strike
- Next for Majors: Merciless (supernatural revenge thriller, announced summer 2024)
Summary
Run Hide Fight: Infidels is an action thriller marking Jonathan Majors’ return to acting after his 2023 domestic violence conviction. Produced by The Daily Wire (Ben Shapiro’s company) and directed by Kyle Rankin, the film depicts terrorists seizing a college campus—drawing immediate criticism for what the LA Times called "xenophobic and Islamophobic" tropes. The production itself faced a labor strike and a safety incident where Majors and a co-star fell through an unsecured window. Despite the turbulence, the film is set for a September 16 release exclusively on Daily Wire+. Majors is also attached to a separate project, Merciless, from director Martin Villeneuve.
FAQ
Is this a direct sequel to the 2020 Run Hide Fight?
Not exactly. It’s called a "sequel of sorts"—same producer, same director, similar "students fight back" concept, but a completely new story and characters.
Why is Jonathan Majors making a comeback with this movie?
After his conviction, major studios (Marvel, etc.) cut ties with him. The Daily Wire—an independent conservative media company—was willing to cast him when bigger studios weren’t. This gives him a path back to working while aligning with their audience.
What does "xenophobic and Islamophobic" mean in this context?
Xenophobic = fear/hatred of foreigners or people from other cultures.
Islamophobic = fear/hatred of Islam or Muslims.
The critic argues the movie uses outdated, harmful stereotypes about Muslims wanting to impose Sharia law in America—a conspiracy theory with no basis in reality.
Can I watch this on Netflix or in theaters?
No. It’s exclusive to Daily Wire+ (The Daily Wire’s paid streaming platform). You’d need a subscription to watch it.
What happened with the on-set accident?
Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell through a window that wasn’t properly secured. This raised safety concerns and contributed to a labor strike during production. Both actors were reportedly okay, but it was a serious incident.
Want to decide for yourself? The trailer just dropped—so you can watch it and form your own opinion when the film releases on September 16th.
