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Bloodshot

Bloodshot is a 2020 American superhero film based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bloodshot is a 2020 American superhero film based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name. Directed by David S. F. Wilson and starring Vin Diesel, it follows a soldier who is brought back to life with enhanced abilities by a technology company and manipulated through altered memories. The film was intended as the first instalment in a Valiant Comics shared cinematic universe.

Premise

The film follows Ray Garrison, a soldier who is killed and then revived by Rising Spirit Technologies using advanced biotechnology. After his memories are manipulated, he begins to uncover the truth about his past and the people controlling him.

Cast and production

Vin Diesel stars as the title character, with supporting roles played by Eiza González, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, Lamorne Morris, and Guy Pearce. The film was directed by David S. F. Wilson from a screenplay by Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer.

Release

Bloodshot premiered at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles, on March 10, 2020. Sony Pictures Releasing released it in the United States on March 13, 2020. The film was distributed in Canada by Sony Pictures' North American release strategy and is part of the wider U.S. superhero-film market that is widely consumed by Canadian audiences.[1]

Source material

The film is based on the Valiant Comics character Bloodshot, a superhero property first developed in the comics line. The movie was designed as the launch point for a larger Valiant cinematic universe.

Key facts

  • Bloodshot is a 2020 superhero film adapted from the Valiant Comics character Bloodshot.
  • Vin Diesel plays the lead role as Ray Garrison / Bloodshot.
  • The film was directed by David S. F. Wilson and written by Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer.
  • It premiered in Los Angeles on March 10, 2020, and was released in U.S. theatres on March 13, 2020.
  • The story centres on a soldier killed in action and revived with superhuman abilities through advanced technology.
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Canadian context

Bloodshot was distributed in Canada by Sony Pictures' North American release strategy and is part of the wider U.S. superhero-film market that is widely consumed by Canadian audiences.[1]

Frequently asked questions

What is Bloodshot?
Bloodshot is a 2020 American superhero film based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name.
Who stars in Bloodshot?
Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison / Bloodshot, with Eiza González, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, Lamorne Morris, and Guy Pearce in supporting roles.
Who directed Bloodshot?
The film was directed by David S. F. Wilson.
When was Bloodshot released?
It premiered on March 10, 2020, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 13, 2020.
What is Bloodshot based on?
It is based on the Valiant Comics character Bloodshot.
What is the story of Bloodshot?
The story follows a soldier who is brought back to life with superhuman abilities and then discovers that his memories have been manipulated.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodshot_(film)
    Supports: Release date, director, writers, cast, premise, and intended shared-universe status.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodshot
    Supports: 2020 American sci-fi/superhero film, director, cast, and release date.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/bloodshot
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, runtime, release timing, and rating details.
  4. Fandom — https://valiant.fandom.com/wiki/Bloodshot_(Bloodshot_movie)
    Supports: Character name Ray Garrison, resurrection premise, and memory manipulation in the film.