2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for movies, with a plethora of action thrillers already lined up. Joining the mix is Steve Barnett’s highly anticipated film, Valiant One, which marks Barnett’s feature directorial debut. Barnett boasts an impressive producing credits portfolio, having worked on films such as Come Away, Just Getting Started, Journey to Bethlehem, and A Week Away.
Joining Barnett is Eric Tipton, who will serve as the co-writer of Valiant One, with Bernie Goldmann and Alan Powell as producers.
What is the Plot of Valiant One?
The movie follows a group of soldiers who find themselves in North Korea after a deadly helicopter crash that leaves several injured and some dead.
Now, the team lead, Edward Brockman, must do whatever it takes to keep everyone together, fight, and survive before a war breaks out. You can catch a glimpse of Brockman and his team fighting to survive in the official trailer of the movie, as bonds are formed and broken in the process.
The Cast of Valiant One
Valiant One boasts a talented cast with Chase Stokes (Outer Banks, One of Us Is Lying) taking the lead as Edward Brockman, who will be joined by the beloved Vietnamese-American actress Lana Condor (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Deadly Class), playing the role of Selby.

Also joining the cast of Valiant One is Desmin Borges (You’re the Worst, Living With Yourself) as Josh Weaver, Callan Mulvey (Heartbreak High, Children of the Corn) as Chris Lebold, Jonathan Whitesell (The Kill Team, Boy in the Walls) as Jonah Ross, and Daniel Jun (Swindler Seduction, The Fall of the House of Usher) as Wilson Lee.
When and Where Can You Watch Valiant One?
The countdown for Valiant One has almost begun as Barnett’s upcoming action thriller is slated to be released on January 31, 2025, in the United States.
Only courage can bring them home. Watch the official trailer for #ValiantOne, starring Chase Stokes and Lana Condor (@lanacondor). Only in theaters January 31. pic.twitter.com/bgtFJd2Sab
— Valiant One (@ValiantOneMovie) November 21, 2024
This movie will be distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment and has been produced by Monarch Media, Goldmann Pictures, and Brightlight Pictures. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and jump straight into an action-packed thriller!

Conclusion
The official trailer of Valiant One will surely get your heart thumping out of your chest with ruthless action and an excellent performance from the cast. Do let us know in the comments if you will be adding this thriller to your watchlist in 2025!