Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, returns early next year with Karōshi, a dystopian action film from Lionsgate. The title references the Japanese concept of death by overwork, which claims approximately 700 lives annually in Sweden alone. Writer/director Takashi Doscher sets the story in a near-future Manhattan under the control of Ikigai Technologies.
When a worker's death triggers an investigation, Hiro, played by Teo Yoo, infiltrates the corporation to expose its violent hidden system. The cast features Takehiro Hira, Giancarlo Esposito, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Richard Harmon, Isabel May, and Show Kasamatsu. The film blends corporate thriller elements with intense stylized action, positioning it as a major release for 2027.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing