Alex Pereira Set For Hollywood Debut As UFC Champion Lands Role In 'Onslaught'

Onslaught is a new action film coming from extremely popular A24 studios and features UFC Champion Alex Pereira.

The huge Brazilian takes on the role of ‘The Butcher’ and in screenshots from the trailer looks like a titan on the battlefield. In a similar vein to his octagon ventures, the film looks brutal aggressive and violent, much of what you expect from a Pereira performance.

Onslaught is an action thriller based around a unruly squad of genetically enhanced soldiers unleashed into the world. Alongside Alex Pereira, the cast includes Adria Arjona, Reginald VelJohnson and Drew Starkey. The film is set to release in theatres on September 4th.

They made a new kind of weapon. And they’re testing it on us.

Buckle up for Adam Wingard’s super soldier slasher ONSLAUGHT, starring Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Dan Stevens, and more. In theaters Sept 4. pic.twitter.com/GWiLWsfwjc

— A24 (@A24) June 2, 2026

Alex Pereira Follows UFC Legends Into the World of Film

Many UFC fighters have featured in films over the years and the Brazilian champion will be the latest to feature on the big screens in September. Former stars include the two women whom headlined the MVP Netflix card earlier this month. Both Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have both appeared in the Fast and Furious franchise. In addition, fellow former champions Georges St-Pierre, Kamaru Usman, Michael Bisping and Randy Couture have all made their acting debuts over the years. Even his opponent for UFC Freedom 250, Ciryl Gane has dipped his toes into the world of TV and Film.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: (L-R) Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Donnie Yen, Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, Ruby Rose and Michael Bisping attend the European Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” on January 10, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Kamaru Usman at Black Panther Premiere — Kamaru Usman at the world premiere of Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever held at the Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Of course most notoriously Conor McGregor made his acting debut back in 2024 in a remake of classic film, Road House alongside screen star Jake Gyllenhaal.

Conor McGregor for Road House — LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 14: Lukas Gage, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchoir, Jake Gyllenhaal and Billy Magnussen attend the London photo call for Prime Video’s “Road House” at The Corinthia Hotel on March 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Prime Video UK)

Currently one of the biggest superstars in sport globally this is a huge coup for A24 to have attained Alex Pereira in this movie. Pictures and clips came out in August last year while filming was taking place.

Pereira’s character ‘The Butcher’ appears to be the main antagonist from the recently released trailer that he features in heavily.

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