Dimitri Logothetis is a highly accomplished director and producer whose dynamic career spans feature films, television, and documentaries. Renowned for his ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver high-energy action, Logothetis has built a legacy as a creative visionary in Hollywood.
In 2023, Logothetis directed and produced Gunner, a high-octane action film starring Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth. The film was released by Warner Brothers in all the US and Canadian streaming platforms in 2024. Gunner is already generating buzz for its gripping story and intense performances.
In 2020, he brought the martial arts sci-fi film Jiu Jitsu to life, adapting it from a popular comic book. Starring Nicolas Cage, Tony Jaa, and Alain Moussi, the film captivated audiences and climbed to #4 on Netflix’s U.S. trending chart during its release week. The film was released by The Avenue and Paramount Pictures. Screen Rant called it “a fun, fast-paced ride with a star-studded cast and thrilling action sequences.”
Logothetis is best known for his contributions to and rebooting the Kickboxer film franchise in 2016 and 2018, where he wrote, directed, and produced Kickboxer: Retaliation, the sequel to Kickboxer: Vengeance. The film received critical acclaim, earning a 92% approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes and high praise from The Hollywood Reporter, which described it as “a thrilling follow-up…a powerhouse of action.” Featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Christopher Lambert, and MMA legends like Georges St-Pierre and Mike Tyson, the film delighted fans with its exhilarating fight scenes and immersive storytelling.
Beyond action films, Logothetis has produced critically acclaimed documentaries, including Sam Giancana: The Chicago Mobster. Variety described his work as “gripping and masterfully crafted.” Logothetis then developed and wrote a miniseries on Giancana for Warner Brothers and Turner, Momo, based on the notorious mob boss.
Logothetis has also made significant contributions to television, serving as the executive producer and showrunner for Warner series like The Dark Realm(inspired by The Twilight Zone) and Code Name Eternity. He directed the pilots, as well as a pilot for Air America and The New Adventures of Robin Hood, achieved record-breaking ratings and received glowing reviews, with TV Guide calling Robin Hood “the best adventure television series in years.”
Early in his career, Logothetis directed Champions Forever, a groundbreaking documentary uniting five legendary heavyweight boxing champions. Muhammed Ali, Joe Frazier, George Forman, Larry Holmes and Ken Norton. The Los Angeles Times hailed it as “an unforgettable look at the legendary men who defined the sport of boxing.” His early works also include cult classics like Slaughterhouse Rock and Sleepwalkers, the first Stephen King original screenplay adapted for film.
A successful entrepreneur, Logothetis was the President of Kings Road Entertainment, which produced iconic films such as All of Me (Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin) The Best of Times (Kurt Russel and Robin Williams) Slapshot (Paul Newman), Jacknife (Robert De Niro) and Kickboxer (Jean-Claude Van Damme).
As a Warner Brothers showrunner and executive producer, he has managed global teams of over 1,000 employees and overseen more than $250 million in production.
Dimitri Logothetis’s ability to bring bold ideas to the screen, elevate action storytelling, and collaborate with top talent has cemented his reputation as a trailblazing director and producer in the entertainment industry.