ABSOLUTE DOMINION: Giant Takes Dystopian Martial Arts Thriller For U.S. Release And World Sales Ahead Of Berlin
Nearly three years since the announcement of Lexi Alexander’s new dystopian martial arts thriller, Absolute Dominion, we now have word from Deadline’s Andreas Wiseman on its acquisition on Monday by Giant Pictures. The company will also handle its international sales when the EFM launches in Berlin in February.
Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority. In a desperate attempt to save humanity from itself, the world’s governing bodies vote to establish ‘The Battle of Absolute Dominion,’ a fierce martial-arts tournament that will determine a champion whose faith will govern humanity and restore peace for the future.
Désiré Mia stars in the film along with Alex Winter and Patton Oswalt. Rounding out the cast are Alok Vaid-Menon, Andy Allo, Jennifer Jajeh, Juliana Joel, Julie Ann Emery, June Carryl, Junes Zahdi, Laith Ashley, Mario D’Leon, Nora Armani, Oluniké Adeliyi, Reagan Gomez, and Shawn Mousavi. Winter is also producing, along with John McKeown and Scott Puttnam, with fight sequences by Philip Tan.
“Absolute Dominion is an electrifying blend of impeccable action sequences, imaginative production design, and social commentary,” said Nick Savva, General Manager at Giant Pictures. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Lexi to bring her adrenaline-fueled vision to audiences around the world. The film is a must-see for martial arts fans and movie lovers alike.”
“It was an honor to work with the brilliant Lexi Alexander on this bold and exciting film,” said Winter. “I’m thrilled to partner again with Giant and I can’t wait for audiences to see it!”
Production in Nevada was greenlit in April 2022 and wrapped the following August with Netflix and Blumhouse attached. Both companies parted from the project the following November for reasons that remained unknown.
Alexander, a martial artist herself, is best known for directing Green Street Hooligans and Punisher: War Zone. Read more at Deadline.
Lead pic: Giant Pictures
