Motor City (2026)

Motor City (2025) is an American action crime thriller directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Chad St. John. Set in 1970s Detroit, the film follows John Miller, a working-class man whose life is shattered when he is framed and sent to prison. After years behind bars, he returns to a city transformed by violence and sets out on a relentless quest for revenge.

Designed as a largely dialogue-free revenge thriller, Motor City places unusual emphasis on visual storytelling, physical performance, music, and atmosphere. Its Detroit setting and period aesthetic give the film a gritty, stylized character, while the story explores betrayal, obsession, and the consequences of vengeance. Alan Ritchson leads the cast, with Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, and Pablo Schreiber among the principal performers.

• The film premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025 in the Venice Spotlight section and later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
• Alan Ritchson stars as John Miller, alongside Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Ben McKenzie, and Lionel Boyce.
• Musician Jack White was involved with the film's soundtrack, which plays a major role in its distinctive storytelling style.
• Director Potsy Ponciroli is known for combining crime drama, action, and character-driven storytelling in his feature work.
• Motor City was released theatrically in the United States in 2026, with distribution handled by Independent Film Company.