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Cristiano Ronaldo's two new action films — Is he changing career paths?

"He’s a real-life superhero," says director Matthew Vaughn.

Senior Writer

APRIL 10, 2025 1:33 PM EDTAPR 10, 2025, 1:33 PM EDT

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to showcase a new talent. The fan-favorite soccer star is proving himself as a filmmaker with new projects in the works. Cristiano is entering the entertainment industry by teaming up with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to launch a brand-new independent movie studio, UR•Marv.

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Together, the duo is ready to kick off a new era of filmmaking, and fans of the athlete are already sharing their excitement about the possibilities of the new partnership.

Merging the worlds of elite sport and film, the partnership promises to shake up traditional storytelling by “embracing innovative technology, with a nod to tradition," as revealed in a new statement.

This seems to be a perfect match and a great career move for Cristiano, who has been working nonstop, with two action films already produced and financed. While many details are still under wraps, the projects could be adrenaline-fueled.

Cristiano Ronaldo attends the World Premiere of "Ronaldo"

Details of the first movie are set to drop soon, and fans of both soccer and exciting action movies should probably start getting excited. “This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business,” the soccer star shared about this new venture.

Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Matthew Vaughn, Claudia Schiffer and John Cena attend the World Premiere of "Argylle"

For Vaughn, best known for fan-favorite films such as 'Kingsman,' 'Kick-Ass,' and 'X-Men: First Class,' teaming up with Cristiano felt like the natural evolution of his storytelling process. “Cristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written,” he said. “And I look forward to creating inspiring movies with him—he’s a real-life superhero.”

Director Matthew Vaughn attends the World Premiere of "Argylle"

This new pairing could bring some incredible productions to the big screen, as Vaughn has a serious reputation for crafting high-energy, razor-sharp action films. In 2024, he helmed 'Argylle,' a spy thriller with a touch of comedy, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, and even Dua Lipa.

The director is also working on two more films for the Kingsman franchise. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has been busy building an empire off the field, with multiple businesses on the line, and the launch of his YouTube channel, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his life with vlogs, challenges, and personal moments.