In the Spawn (2025) teaser trailer, Jamie Foxx takes on the role of Al Simmons, a former black-ops soldier turned Hellspawn, marking a dark, gritty reboot of the iconic comic book character. The trailer opens with ominous, atmospheric music and quick flashes of Al Simmons’ tragic past—a covert mission gone wrong, betrayal by those he trusted, and his subsequent fiery death.
As the screen fades to black, we hear Jamie Foxx’s voice in a haunting monologue: “You can’t escape hell… but you can make it fear you.” Suddenly, the trailer shifts into high gear, showcasing Simmons’ horrifying transformation into Spawn, his body covered in necroplasmic armor, his eyes glowing a demonic green. His rebirth in the underworld is depicted with grotesque detail, flames and chains swirling around him as he’s forged into a weapon of vengeance.
The trailer dives into Spawn’s violent journey through the dark streets of New York, seeking revenge on those who betrayed him, while also fighting against the forces of both Heaven and Hell. His abilities are on full display—using his cape and chains to dispatch enemies in brutal fashion, shape-shifting through shadows, and unleashing supernatural powers that leave devastation in their wake. The R-rated tone is unmistakable, with intense fight scenes and a sense of foreboding throughout.
The trailer also introduces key characters, including Wanda (played by Zazie Beetz), Simmons’ widow, who becomes the emotional core of his struggle. There are glimpses of Clown (John Leguizamo reprising his role), the grotesque demon who manipulates events from the shadows, and a brief, terrifying look at Malebolgia, the ruler of Hell who holds Simmons’ soul in chains.
The climax of the trailer sees Spawn confronting Clown in a dark alley, their fight tearing apart the very fabric of reality. In the final moments, Spawn delivers a chilling line as he walks into the night, cloaked in shadows: “Everyone sins. Now it’s time to pay the price.” The screen goes black, leaving viewers on edge for the mayhem to come.
