Adrian Grünberg

Biography

Adrian Grünberg is a Mexican-born filmmaker and screenwriter widely recognized for his high-intensity, gritty action cinema. He first garnered acclaim as the director and co-writer of the 2012 thriller Get the Gringo, starring Mel Gibson, which showcased his ability to craft visceral narratives within complex criminal underworlds. Grünberg later solidified his status in the genre by directing Rambo: Last Blood (2019), the final installment of the iconic Sylvester Stallone franchise. His recent work continues to explore survival and suspense, including the 2023 shark thriller The Black Demon and the Netflix action series Bandidos (2024). His latest project, the action-thriller Protector, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in late 2025 and saw its wide theatrical release in March 2026. Starring Milla Jovovich, the film follows a former war hero navigating a dangerous underworld to rescue her kidnapped daughter. Before stepping into the director's chair, Grünberg spent decades as a premier first assistant director, collaborating on major productions such as Apocalypto, Man on Fire, and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.