Tin Soldier, an action thriller film, opens in South African cinemas on Friday, 8 August 2025.
‘Tin Soldier’ release date and what it’s about
The movie stars well-known actors such as Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro, and Scott Eastwood.
According to the production notes, the story follows a man named Nash Cavanaugh, played by Eastwood, who finds himself entangled in a high-stakes mission involving a militant cult led by a mysterious figure called the Bokushi, portrayed by Foxx.
The cult, its secrets, and the government’s attempt to stop it form the core of the film’s plot.
Star-studded cast and who plays who
The Tin Soldier cast includes:
- Scott Eastwood as Nash Cavanaugh
- Jamie Foxx as the Bokushi
- Robert De Niro as Emmanuel Ashburn
- John Leguizamo as Luke Dunn
- Shamier Anderson as Kivon Jackson
- Rita Ora as Mama Suki
- Nora Arnezeder as Evoli Carmichael
- Saïd Taghmaoui as Atlas
- Joey Bicicchi as Lido Rossi
- Laurence Mason as Shinja John
These actors are supported by a large production team, with direction by Brad Furman and music scored by Chris Hajian.
Filming for Tin Soldier started in May 2022 in Thessaloniki, Greece, and continued in Drama, another Greek city, in June of that year.
The movie’s cinematography is by Tim Maurice-Jones, and it was produced by a team that includes both Brad Furman and Jess Fuerst, who also co-wrote the script with Pablo Fenjves.
Where and how to watch ‘Tin Soldier’ in South Africa
Tin Soldier will premiere in theatres across South Africa on 8 August 2025. It will be available at major cinema chains, including Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro.
The film’s North American distribution rights were acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and it is expected to be released in the United States on 12 September 2025, followed by a digital release on 30 September 2025.