G.I. Joe 4: Ever Vigilant (2025)
G.I. Joe 4: Ever Vigilant (2025)
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Scarlett Johansson, Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Channing Tatum (cameo)
Genre: Action | Military Sci-Fi | Spy Thriller
Review:“G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant” reignites the franchise with explosive action, sleek espionage, and a modern edge, blending blockbuster spectacle with grounded military strategy. This fourth installment successfully bridges the tone of the original trilogy with the grit of Snake Eyes (2021), setting up a new era for the G.I. Joe universe.
Plot Summary:The world teeters on the brink of chaos as COBRA resurfaces, armed with quantum weaponry and a mysterious new leader, codenamed Oblivion. In response, the elite G.I. Joe unit reforms under Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), who’s been in hiding since the fall of the old team.
He recruits Agent Cipher (Scarlett Johansson), a former S.H.A.D.E. operative with ties to Cobra’s inner circle, and Storm Shadow (Andrew Koji), now seeking redemption. Together, they must stop COBRA from unleashing a global EMP weapon that would wipe out modern civilization.
Their mission spans from Berlin and Tokyo to the Arctic Circle, with brutal hand-to-hand combat, drone warfare, and stealth missions — all culminating in a climactic showdown aboard a falling orbital weapon platform.
What Works:Stellar action choreography by Chad Stahelski (John Wick), especially the hallway sword fight between Scarlett and Koji.
Dwayne Johnson brings gravitas and warmth as the team’s rock-solid leader.
Johansson plays a more morally gray, layered character — a welcome surprise.
A tight script with fewer one-liners, more emotional stakes.
Strong support from Henry Golding, reprising Snake Eyes in a post-credit teaser.
Rating: 8.3/10A sharp, tactical upgrade for the franchise. Ever Vigilant fires on all cylinders: action-packed, slickly directed, and anchored by charismatic leads.
