The Raid is a 2011 Indonesian action thriller film written, directed, and edited by Gareth Evans. The film stars Iko Uwais, who previously worked with Evans in another action film, Merantau, released in 2009. In the film, an elite squad is tasked with infiltrating a high-rise building run by a ruthless drug lord in the slums of Jakarta; among them is Rama (played by Uwais), a veteran member of the team.

After its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), The Raid received positive reviews from critics. The name of the film was changed to The Raid: Redemption in the United States as distributor Sony Pictures Classics could not secure the rights to the title; it also allowed Evans to plan out future titles in the series. The US release of the film features a film score composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese.

It was released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray on 14 August 2012. A sequel, The Raid 2, was released in 2014. Both films showcase the traditional Indonesian martial art of pencak silat, with fight choreography led by Uwais and Yayan Ruhian. A third film was considered but Evans decided not to go forward with the project.

However, in 2024, the series is set to make a thrilling comeback with The Raid 3: Reborn, bringing back Iko Uwais and Julie Estelle. This much-anticipated sequel promises to deliver the intense, high-octane action and intricate fight choreography that fans have come to expect from the franchise. With a new director and fresh storyline, The Raid 3: Reborn aims to redefine the action genre and solidify its place as a modern classic in martial arts cinema.

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