LETHAL WEAPON 5 (2026)
LETHAL WEAPON 5 (2026)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Jet Li
Quote: “Old instincts never die… they just get sharper.” 
Plot:
Lethal Weapon 5 reunites the classic crime‑fighting duo — Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) — for one last explosive ride… this time with a lethal new edge brought by Li Jian “Jet” Li, a world‑class martial artist and veteran covert agent drawn into their world of grit, guns, and gut punch justice.
When a shadowy international syndicate known as The Black Lotus Network orchestrates a wave of high‑profile assassinations and arms thefts across Los Angeles, the LAPD finds itself outgunned, outflanked, and dangerously underprepared. The Black Lotus is as methodical as it is merciless — and its plans threaten not only the city, but a fragile peace between global superpowers.
Enter Jet Li’s character, Chen Tao — a former tactical operative for an elite multinational strike force now living off the grid after exposing corruption inside his own ranks. When Riggs and Murtaugh chase clues into a conspiracy that crosses oceans and bloodlines, they find themselves saved — and soon partnered — by Chen’s unmatched combat skill and strategic brilliance.
The trio’s investigation explodes across downtown skyscrapers, neon‑lit back alleys, opulent criminal dens, and high‑speed freeways as they race to intercept Black Lotus’s final objective: a stolen EMP device capable of crippling major power grids and forcing a global blackout.
Action & Chemistry:
Mel Gibson returns as Riggs with his signature blend of reckless intensity and haunted grit. Danny Glover brings depth, humor, and that timeless “I’m too old for this…” soul to Murtaugh. Jet Li injects unparalleled martial artistry — silky, lightning‑fast, and devastating — elevating every close‑quarters scene into a breathtaking spectacle.The film delivers the Lethal Weapon spirit fans love: snappy banter, near‑impossible action sequences, old‑school cop camaraderie, and emotional stakes that drive each explosion and every punch. But now, with Chen Tao in the mix, the fights aren’t just loud — they’re precision‑engineered martial combat that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Why It Works:• Dynamic trio energy — wisdom, wild instinct, and disciplined mastery.
• Action that blends gunplay with jaw‑dropping martial arts unlike any entry before it.
• Emotional grounding as Riggs and Murtaugh confront aging, legacy, and the meaning of justice in a world that never stops changing.
Bottom Line:Lethal Weapon 5 is a return to form with fresh kinetic energy — a ride full of heart, humor, and bone‑crunching action that proves some partnerships never lose their edge.
