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Chad Stahelski returns with futuristic corporate thriller Karōshi
Chad Stahelski, creator of the John Wick franchise, is returning with Karōshi, a futuristic action thriller set in a corporate world shaped by overwork and loyalty. Its trailer introduces a story about a worker’s death and an outsider who investigates the violent system behind a powerful company.
Teo Yoo plays Hiro, who infiltrates Ikigai Technologies in near-future Manhattan after a worker dies. The cast includes Takehiro Hira, Giancarlo Esposito and Cynthia Erivo; the film is directed by Takashi Doscher and is due in cinemas on 5 February 2027. Karōshi is a Japanese term for death caused by overwork, a real phenomenon linked to heart attacks, strokes and suicide.
In short
- Chad Stahelski returns with a new action thriller.
- Karōshi follows an investigation into a worker’s death.
- The film reaches cinemas on 5 February 2027.
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Originally published by Ars Technica as “The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer”.