John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Bond on Heads of State Set; Actor Says She ‘Kicks As*’ and ‘Belongs to the Team’
John Cena shares his best reaction to Priyanka Chopra being his co-star. Read on to find out what he thinks about his new ensemble, Heads of State.

John Cena is all set to captivate audiences in his upcoming movie Heads of State. What makes this time even more special is that he will be sharing the screen with his old pal from Suicide Squad, the massive hunk Idris Elba, and the beautiful Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has the voice of an angel.
In a recent interview with Extra, the former wrestler opened up about his excitement to work alongside Priyanka, praising her as the best.
Further detailing his experience, the Peacemaker actor shared that he and Idris Elba had developed a strong chemistry when they first shared the screen in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. However, according to John Cena, when Priyanka Chopra joined the cast, “she stepped right in.” He added, “She belongs to the team,” emphasizing her seamless integration into the project.
The actor from Vacation Friends then also stated, “She kicks a** in this movie.”
In case you didn’t know, John Cena’s next project is an action-comedy film, directed by Ilya Naishuller, featuring a star-studded cast. Alongside Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra, audiences can expect plenty of laughs mixed with explosive action, as Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, and more join the ensemble.
The story has been written by Harrison Query, with Peter Safran and John Rickard serving as producers. Announced in October 2020, Heads of State is being developed by Amazon Studios, with production starting in May 2023. The film is set to hit theaters on July 2, 2025.