Jonathan Majors' Action Film Trailer Sparks Political Controversy

The first full trailer for Jonathan Majors' new film Run Hide Fight: Infidels has been released. The action‑thriller, directed by Kyle Rankin and produced with conservative outlet The Daily Wire, depicts terrorists seizing a pro‑Palestinian campus encampment and imposing Sharia law. The premise has drawn sharp criticism, with reviewers labeling it xenophobic and Islamophobic.

The project marks Majors' attempt to revive his career after a 2023 misdemeanor assault conviction involving former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. He is also serving as an executive producer through his company Tall Street Productions. Production faced additional scrutiny after an on‑set accident that sent Majors and co‑star JC Kilcoyne through an unsecured window, and labor‑related concerns were reported. Audience reaction to the trailer is split, with some praising Majors' screen presence and others saying the political messaging overshadows the film.

The Daily Wire’s involvement and the film’s politically charged storyline have amplified the debate, positioning the movie at the intersection of entertainment and cultural controversy.