One of late actor Michael Madsen’s final movies is heading to the theaters. A new report confirms a release window for the actor’s posthumous release.
According to Deadline, Saban Films has acquired the North American rights to Blood Behind Us. The upcoming action-thriller is one of the final on-screen appearances of Madsen, who passed away on July 3, 2025.
Lee Meltzer Consulting (LMC) will oversee the theatrical release of Blood Behind Us in January 2027. Meanwhile, Saban Films will release it on digital platforms in February 2027.
Directed by Brendan Gabriel Murphy, the film follows Tanner Beard’s Casey Hatfield, an ex-soldier who is fighting to reclaim his role as a father. However, his chance at redemption comes under threat when he suddenly becomes the target of Michael Aaron Milligan’s psychotic contract killer. Casey must now confront his violent past that he tried to bury to protect the family he thought he had lost.
Madsen plays Casey’s estranged father, Reed Philibosian, in Blood Behind Us. The movie also stars Jaime King, Russell Quinn, Ramsey Krull, and Katie Leclerc.
“Working with Michael Madsen was a dream come true,” director Murphy said in a statement. “We could talk for hours about everything from filmmaking and Tarantino to family and life. I believe we brought out the best in each other on Blood Behind Us. I’m incredibly proud of what we created together, and even more grateful for the friendship we shared. It was an honor to direct him, and it’s something I’ll carry with me forever.”
What movies was Michael Madsen best known for starring in?
Michael Madsen is best known for starring in several Quentin Tarantino films. These include Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill Volume 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.
Madsen has also starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, Die Another Day, Sin City, Free Willy, The Doors, and more. He has also appeared in television series like Miami Vice, Our Family Honor, Hawaii Five-0, and Vengeance Unlimited.
Furthermore, Madsen has voiced characters in video games such as Grand Theft Auto III, Driver 3, Narc, the Dishonored series, The Walking Dead: Season Two, and more.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
