Vertical has released the new U.S. trailer for Desert Warrior, the sweeping historical action epic from director Rupert Wyatt, arriving exclusively in theaters April 24, 2026. The trailer showcases a high‑stakes tale of rebellion, survival, and destiny set against the vast landscapes of seventh‑century Arabia.
Set in a world of warring tribes and rising empires, the film follows Princess Hind (Aiysha Hart), who refuses to accept a life as concubine to the ruthless Emperor Kisra (Sir Ben Kingsley). Fleeing into the desert with her father, she becomes the target of a relentless imperial army.
Forced to trust a legendary bandit with a mysterious past—played by Anthony Mackie—Hind transforms from fugitive to fearless leader. As tensions escalate, she unites rival tribes for a climactic confrontation: the Battle of Dhi Qar, a historic clash that will alter the future of the region.
Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
Screenplay by: Rupert Wyatt, Erica Beeney, David Self
Produced by: MBC Studios, Jeremy Bolt, Rasha AlEmam
Starring:
- Anthony Mackie (Elevation, Captain America: Brave New World)
- Aiysha Hart (We Are Lady Parts, A Discovery of Witches)
- Ghassan Massoud (All the Money in the World, Kingdom of Heaven)
- Sharlto Copley (The Witcher, Monkey Man)
- Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Iron Man 3)
