Summary
Mark Wahlberghas built up a reputation for himself as one of Hollywood’s most notable leading men, and even after 40 years in show business, he seems to be showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. With an insatiable work ethic that means he is always involved in multiple projects, Wahlberg has plenty of upcoming films for viewers to look forward to. From straight to streaming releases, remakes of popular television series, and even a major franchise sequel, there is a lot for lovers of Wahlberg’s work to get excited about in the near future.
Wahlberg has proven himself time and again as a talented actor capable of excelling in action, comedy, drama, and genre films. With nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine Primetime Emmy Awards, viewers are continually excited to see him deliver the same kind ofcommitted performances Wahlberg gave in action moviesor favorites likeBoogie Nights,The Departed, andThe Other Guysin his future roles in 2024 and beyond. With an upcoming filmography that’s as varied as his career itself,there’s really something for everybody when looking at the forthcoming Wahlberg movies.
6The Union (2024)
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Mark Wahlberg will star opposite Halle Berry in the new spy comedyThe Unionon Netflix. Wahlberg plays Mike McKenna, a construction worker who finds himself embroiled in the world of espionage after he reconnects with his old high school girlfriend, Roxanne Hall (Berry.) The story ofThe Unioninvolves Roxanne recruiting Mike for a high-stakes US intelligence mission in London, as his lack of recognition within the world of spies made him the perfect candidate to retrieve a stolen list containing the identities of every United States spy.
The Unionis directed by Julian Farino, who is known for directing much of the first three seasons of the HBO seriesEntourage, which was executive-produced by Wahlberg and loosely based on his experiences as an up-and-coming actor. The screenplay is co-written byDesignated Survivorcreator David Guggenheim along with British writer Joe Barton, who worked on the crime seriesGiri/Hajiand the sci-fi thrillerThe Lazarus Project.The Unionis co-produced by Wahlberg’s own production studio, Closest to the Hole Productions.
The Union
Cast
The Union is an upcoming film that explores the intersecting lives of multiple characters as they navigate complex relationships, personal struggles, and social issues.
5Flight Risk (2024)
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Mark Wahlberg will reunite with hisFather Stuco-star Mel Gibson for Gibson’s upcoming directional project,Flight Risk. With Wahlberg as the hitman and pilot Daryl Booth,Flight Risktells the story of Booth transporting an FBI agent and an informant to trial only to reveal he’s there to assassinate the informant. With Topher Grace as the informant and Michelle Dockery as the FBI agent, this thriller in the sky will surely deliver plenty of action-packed excitement.
Flight Riskwill be Gibson’s first feature film as a director sinceHacksaw Ridgein 2016. It features a script by the little-known screenwriter Jared Rosenberg.Flight Riskwas included in the 2020 “Black List” of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood(viaDeadline) and was picked by Gibson in May 2023 (viaVariety). Wahlberg has been attached to star in the film since the beginning, andFlight Riskwill be distributed by Lionsgate Films.
Mark Wahlberg on working with Mel Gibson (viaPeople):
“Having seen Apocalypto a million times and Braveheart and every other film that he’s directed, he’s such a talented filmmaker. It was one of those things where, between the part and to getting to work with the filmmaker, for me it’s always top of the list: the script, the director and the part are the three main components when making a choice. “So for me, I’ve always just tried to work with the best,”
Flight Risk
Set in a high-stakes world of international espionage, Flight Risk (2025) follows an elite team of operatives tasked with preventing a global catastrophe. Amid mounting tensions, they unravel a complex conspiracy that challenges their loyalties and skills, leading to a race against time to avert disaster.
4Play Dirty
Release Date: TBC
Actor-turned-director Shane Black will team up with Mark Wahlberg for his upcoming crime thrillerPlay Dirty, which is set to be disturbed by Amazon MGM Studios.Play Dirtystars Wahlberg as Parker and tells the story of a thief getting shot in a major heist and a plan to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world’s richest man. LaKeith Stanfield, Dermot Mulroney, and Keegan-Michael Key will also appear alongside Wahlberg.
Although Robert Downey Jr. is no longer attached to star inPlay Dirtyand was replaced by Mark Wahlberg, Downey has still remained connected to the project through Team Downey. This production company was founded by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey and has produced films such asThe Judge,Doolittle, and"Sr.”, the documentary about Downey Jr.’s late father.
Play Dirtywas originally intended to reunite Black with Robert Downey Jr., who previously starred in Black’s filmsKiss Kiss Bang BangandIron Man 3. However, Downey dropped out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Wahlberg.Play Dirtyis based on a series of novels by Donald E. Westlake, one of which was previously adapted and released asParker, starring Jason Statham, in 2013. It remains to be seen ifWahlberg’s new thriller could help launch the franchise that Staham failed to.
3The Six Billion Dollar Man
Mark Wahlberg has long been attached to aremake of the popular 1970s sci-fi TV seriesThe Six Million Dollar Man,titledThe Six Billion Dollar Man. The original starred Lee Majors as test pilot Steve Austin, who was nearly killed in an accident and was rebuilt using the latest bionic technology and ran for five seasons between 1973 and 1978. The technological themes of the series have only become more relevant in the decades since, so it makes sense that it has long been in the running for remaking for modern viewers.
However, plans for this remake have been ongoing since 1995, andWahlberg has been attached to star in it for several years.The Six Billion Dollar Manwas officially confirmed as a project in 2014, and in 2020, the film was delayed indefinitely. While the film has languished in development hell for a decade now,Wahlberg recently gave a positive update aboutThe Six Billion Dollar Manand exclusively toldScreen Rantthat they had regained the rights to the film and he’s hoping to make the movie soon.
We’ve got the rights again, we’re looking at making that movie - hopefully soon! Again, ticking clock. Thank God, it’s an older guy who they feel like has some real-life experience that makes it worth it for him to be the subject of this experiment.
2Balls Up
Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser are set to star inBalls Up, an upcoming comedy from Peter Farrelly for Amazon MGM Studios.Balls Upwill tell the story of two fired marketing executives attending a soccer match, where their drunken antics make them wanted fugitives across the country. Farrelly is known for his work with his brother Bobby, and together they directed several comedy classics, includingDumb and Dumber,There’s Something About Mary, andShallow Hal.
The script forBalls Upwas written byDeadpool & Wolverineco-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who also collaborated on other scripts, such asZombieland,G.I. Joe: Retaliation, andLife.Balls Upwill be the fourth collaboration between Amazon MGM and Skydance and will continue Amazon’s working relationship with Farrelly, who recently releasedRicky Stanickywith the studio. No other co-stars besides Wahlberg and Hauser have been announced forBalls Up.
1Uncharted 2
Sony has confirmed thatUncharted 2is officially in development. Although the cast has not yet been announced, it’s almost certain that Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland will return as Sully Sullivan and Nathan Drake. Wahlberg also hinted at this announcement when he toldScreen Rantin an exclusive interview that the studio had told him the script was being written and to “start growing your mustache.” Considering all this information bodes well for Wahlberg’s appearance in the upcomingUncharted 2movie.
Actually, I just got a call today that they got the script in. I can’t grow a real beard and mustache, but they said, “Start growing your mustache. It’s gonna take awhile.” I’d be interested to see what the story’s like, and where that adventure takes us. But I’m excited; I know audiences really loved the first one, so we’ll see.
The firstUnchartedwas an adaptation of the popular video game series by Naughty Dog. In it, Drake and Sully participated in an epic treasure-hunting adventure. While the critical reception was mixed, and some felt the movie paled in comparison to the video games,Uncharteddid well at the box office and grossed $407 million against its $120 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo.) Now that a second film installment has been announced, it seems viewers should prepare for the return of Wahlberg in the role of Sully.
Uncharted 2
Uncharted 2 is the unconfirmed sequel to the 2022 action film, Uncharted, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.
