All 6 Upcoming Mark Wahlberg Movies Explained

Mark Wahlberg has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most notable leading men. With a career spanning over 40 years, he shows no signs of slowing down. Known for his insatiable work ethic and versatility in action, comedy, drama, and genre films, Wahlberg has multiple upcoming projects that fans eagerly anticipate. Here’s a rundown of all six of Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming movies:

The Union (2024)

Release Date: August 16, 2024

In the new spy comedy The Union, Mark Wahlberg stars opposite Halle Berry. Wahlberg plays Mike McKenna, a construction worker who finds himself thrust into the world of espionage after reconnecting with his old high school girlfriend, Roxanne Hall (Berry). Roxanne recruits Mike for a high-stakes US intelligence mission in London due to his anonymity in the spy world, making him the perfect candidate to retrieve a stolen list containing the identities of every United States spy.

Directed by Julian Farino, known for his work on HBO’s Entourage, and co-written by David Guggenheim and Joe Barton, The Union promises a blend of humor and thrilling action. Wahlberg’s production studio, Closest to the Hole Productions, is co-producing the film.

Flight Risk (2024)

Release Date: October 18, 2024

Flight Risk reunites Mark Wahlberg with his Father Stu co-star Mel Gibson, who also directs this thriller. Wahlberg plays Daryl Booth, a hitman and pilot tasked with transporting an FBI agent and an informant to trial. However, Booth’s true mission is to assassinate the informant, played by Topher Grace, with Michelle Dockery as the FBI agent.

Gibson’s first directorial feature since 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge, Flight Risk features a script by Jared Rosenberg. The screenplay was part of the 2020 “Black List” of highly-regarded unproduced scripts. Distributed by Lionsgate Films, this high-altitude thriller is sure to deliver intense action.

Play Dirty

Release Date: TBC

In Play Dirty, directed by Shane Black and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Mark Wahlberg stars as Parker, a thief caught in a major heist. The film’s plot involves outsmarting a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world’s richest man. LaKeith Stanfield, Dermot Mulroney, and Keegan-Michael Key join Wahlberg in this crime thriller.

Originally intended to reunite Black with Robert Downey Jr., Wahlberg stepped in after Downey exited the project. Based on a series of novels by Donald E. Westlake, Play Dirty aims to succeed where previous adaptations, like 2013’s Parker starring Jason Statham, have not.

The Six Billion Dollar Man

Release Date: TBC

Mark Wahlberg is set to star in a remake of the 1970s sci-fi TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, updated to The Six Billion Dollar Man. Wahlberg will play Steve Austin, a test pilot nearly killed in an accident and rebuilt with bionic technology. This long-gestating project has faced numerous delays but remains a priority for Wahlberg.

Despite being in development hell for years, Wahlberg recently shared a positive update, indicating that the project is back on track and he hopes to begin filming soon.

Balls Up

Release Date: TBC

Balls Up sees Mark Wahlberg team up with Paul Walter Hauser in a comedy directed by Peter Farrelly for Amazon MGM Studios. The film follows two fired marketing executives whose drunken antics at a soccer match turn them into wanted fugitives. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, known for their work on Deadpool and Zombieland, Balls Up promises plenty of laughs.

Farrelly, known for comedy classics like Dumb and Dumber and There’s Something About Mary, will bring his signature humor to this project, marking his continued collaboration with Amazon.

Uncharted 2

Release Date: TBC

Following the success of Uncharted, Sony has confirmed a sequel is in development. Mark Wahlberg is expected to reprise his role as Sully Sullivan, alongside Tom Holland’s Nathan Drake. While details are scarce, Wahlberg hinted at the sequel’s progress, indicating that the script is in the works.

The first Uncharted film, based on the popular video game series, grossed $407 million worldwide. With its financial success, fans can look forward to more treasure-hunting adventures with Wahlberg and Holland.

With this diverse lineup of films, Mark Wahlberg continues to demonstrate his range and commitment to entertaining audiences. Whether in comedy, action, or thriller genres, his upcoming projects promise something for every fan.