Knightfall (2026) Review – This Is An Explosive Action Thriller

Knightfall sees Shogun Films return to its action roots with an explosive, action-packed espionage thriller.

What starts as a straightforward black ops assignment quickly descends into chaos. With a deadly bioweapon at the centre of the conflict, MI5 weapons specialist Ros Knight (Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott) suddenly finds herself on the run. Outnumbered and with nowhere else to turn, she’s forced to reunite with her estranged father, retired spy catcher Charles Knight (Ian Ogilvy), as heavily armed mercenaries close in.

The home invasion is an absolute blast, seeing Ian Ogilvy kick ass in a Liam Neeson-esque way while giving off some low-key Sam Neill vibes. He’s an instant draw, and it’s always good to see him in a Jonathan Sothcott production.

Geoffrey Moore resembles his father in so many ways, and there are several moments throughout the film that make you do a double take. Whether it’s the way the lighting catches his face or simply his voice, the resemblance is uncanny.

Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott carries much of the action as Ros. She takes on numerous opponents in several fast-paced, action-packed fight scenes, with her showdown against Michael Paré being a real highlight. Paré appears in a cameo role as a suave CIA agent with ulterior motives and makes the most of his screen time.

Another welcome cameo comes from Nick Moran. After Shogun showcased his surprisingly impressive martial arts skills in Renegades, we’re already looking forward to seeing him throw another punch in a future action film.

Knightfall is never short of action, and the finale delivers some genuinely fun sequences. Ever seen someone get obliterated by a ration pack meal? Well, you will if you watch Knightfall!

Knightfall is, as of now, the strongest film Shogun has released. It’s an action-packed thriller that delivers on its promise while throwing in a satisfying twist. In many ways, it plays like a deadly game of chess where one wrong move can cost you everything.