Flight Risk

A U.S. Marshal is escorting a reluctant government witness to stand trial after the man is accused of ties to a mob boss. Midflight, the marshal realizes the civilian pilot has been hired to kill the informant. They manage to overpower the assassin, but that victory brings a harsher reality: enemies are still hunting them, and the cramped cabin becomes a moving battlefield as they try to reach safety. With limited options at thirty thousand feet, they're improvising weapons from ordinary objects and making uneasy decisions about whom to trust. The film tracks tense cooperation, shifting loyalties and quick choices under pressure, all while the clock ticks down toward a high-stakes legal showdown. Tension builds not just physically but morally.

Directed by Mel Gibson and created by Jared Rosenberg, Flight Risk is an original action thriller released in 2025. It stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Dockery, with Topher Grace and voice contributions from Leah Remini and Maaz Ali as well.

Box office totals were not widely reported at the time of release, and detailed theatrical gross figures are limited and public breakdowns were sparse.

The film's cramped, mid-air set pieces and emphasis on practical stunts prompted online discussion about stuntcraft versus CGI, and some viewers compared it to earlier airplane thrillers. Its pairing of Wahlberg and the Gibson name drew attention among action audiences and social media commentators. Stunt pros praised its practical effects.

Critical response has been mixed, reflected in a 5.959/10 vote average, with many reviewers praising the aerial choreography and lead performances while others criticized uneven plotting and shallow character work. The movie revolves around trust, institutional corruption, moral compromise and how pressure reshapes professional duties. It favors action over introspection.