The Peacemaker (1997) (2025)

As the first-ever film released by , The Peacemaker (1997) holds a unique spot in Hollywood history. Directed by Mimi Leder , it follows a maverick U.S. Army Colonel (George Clooney) and a nuclear scientist (Nicole Kidman) as they track down stolen Russian nuclear warheads before a terrorist can use them in New York City.

: Reviews from Every Movie Has a Lesson point out that in a pre-9/11 world, the film was a smart action piece that prioritized intelligence over mindless hubris. The Peacemaker (1997)

: Some reviewers at Common Sense Media felt it was "exhausting in its globetrotting" but ultimately tiresome due to genre cliches and a plot that undermines Kidman’s character. As the first-ever film released by , The