Disgraced Russian Spy Orchestrates Deadly Fight Club for Global Elite

As of November 10, 2025, a new Turkish action thriller titled "12 Warriors" is generating buzz in the global film industry. The movie tells the story of a dozen elite warriors from around the world who are kidnapped and forced to take part in a series of fight-to-the-death survival games.

These deadly events are orchestrated by Sergey, a disgraced and sociopathic former Russian intelligence officer. Sergey has built a shadowy organization that counts crime bosses, politicians, billionaires, and members of the global elite as its members. The film aims to represent Turkish cinema on the international stage, showcasing its "real action scenes" and "profound thematic underpinnings."

Produced by IBP Film and co-directed by Omer Ilhan and Ates Ozkan, "12 Warriors" features an ensemble cast including Tom So, Roon Moss, Afif Ben Badra, Costas Mandylor, Franky Lankester, and Tomas Sjomju. The film is a mix of English and Turkish language. With the growing popularity of Turkish TV dramas worldwide, the producers are hoping that "12 Warriors" will further boost the global appeal of Turkish cinema.