History of The Raid (2011 film) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

The Raid (2011) is an Indonesian action thriller directed by Gareth Evans. A 20-man tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police attempts to raid a high-rise apartment building in Jakarta controlled by a ruthless drug lord, Tama. Upon entering, they are quickly discovered, and Tama alerts all residents, offering them rewards for killing the police. The squad becomes trapped and must fight their way up through the building, facing hordes of criminals and skilled martial artists. The film is known for its intense and brutal fight choreography, primarily featuring the Indonesian martial art of Pencak Silat. The remaining team members face various lieutenants of Tama as they attempt to complete their mission and escape the building.

May 2011: Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese create new score

In May 2011, while The Raid film was still in production, Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese were tasked with creating a new score for the American release.

November 2011: Screen Gems Acquires Rights for The Raid Remake

In November 2011, Screen Gems completed a deal to produce a Hollywood remake of The Raid, with Gareth Evans serving as an executive producer.

2011: Release of The Raid

In 2011, The Raid, an Indonesian action thriller film, was released. Directed by Gareth Evans, the film features an Indonesian National Police tactical squad raiding a drug lord's apartment block in Jakarta.

March 2012: The Raid: Redemption U.S. Debut

From March 23–25, 2012, The Raid: Redemption debuted in the United States through Sony Pictures Classics, grossing $220,937 from 24 theaters.

March 2012: "RAZORS.OUT" Leaked Online

In March 2012, "RAZORS.OUT", performed by Chino Moreno of Deftones/†††, leaked online. The song was made for The Raid film.

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April 2012: The Raid: Redemption Widest Opening Release Weekend in the United States and Canada

On April 13–15, 2012, during its widest opening release weekend in the United States and Canada, The Raid: Redemption grossed $961,454 from 881 theaters.

May 2012: Special Features Released for The Raid

In May 2012, the special features disc included a stop-motion short depicting the plot of The Raid as clay-animated cats by Lee Hardcastle, released on May 11, 2012, and a flash animated teaser trailer spoof depicting The Raid as a '90s anime by Philip Askins, released on May 19, 2012.

May 2012: The Raid Graphic Novel Release

On May 21, 2012, a graphic novel based on The Raid was released in Indonesia.

July 2012: The Raid: Redemption Grosses Over $4 Million in North America

As of July 8, 2012, The Raid: Redemption had grossed $4,105,123 in North America.

August 2012: The Raid: Redemption DVD and Blu-ray release

In August 2012, the American version of The Raid: Redemption was released on DVD and Blu-ray, featuring a film score composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese.

September 2012: The Raid 2: Berandal Pre-Production Begins

In September 2012, pre-production began for The Raid 2, also known as Berandal for the Indonesian market. Filming was scheduled to begin in January 2013.

2012: Awards and Nominations

In 2012, The Raid film received numerous awards and nominations from both local and international institutions, including 10 nominations at the Maya Awards. However, it did not receive any nominations at the Citra Awards, which was considered a snub.

2012: The Raid Premieres at Sundance

In 2012, The Raid made its debut in the US at Sundance with Joseph Trapanese and Mike Shinoda's version of the film.

2012: The Raid Ticket Sales in Indonesia

In 2012, The Raid sold 1,844,817 tickets at the box office in Indonesia.

2012: The Raid: Redemption fifth-best-selling foreign-language film on physical home video formats

In 2012, in the United Kingdom, The Raid was the fifth-best-selling foreign-language film on physical home video formats.

January 2013: Filming Begins for The Raid 2: Berandal

In January 2013, filming began for The Raid 2, also known as Berandal for the Indonesian market. The sequel had a significantly larger budget than its predecessor, and its filming included approximately 100 days of shooting.

2013: The Raid: Redemption best-selling foreign-language film on physical home video formats

In 2013, The Raid was the UK's overall best-selling foreign-language film on home video.

February 2014: Patrick Hughes to Direct The Raid Remake

On February 21, 2014, Patrick Hughes was selected to direct The Raid remake. The next day, reports surfaced that Chris and Liam Hemsworth were being considered for roles in the film.

May 2014: Production of The Raid Remake Delayed

On May 27, 2014, it was reported that the production of The Raid remake was delayed until early 2015.

June 2014: Frank Grillo Announced to Star in The Raid Remake

On June 13, 2014, Frank Grillo was announced as the first star in The Raid remake. On June 16, it was revealed that the remake would be set in the near future.

August 2014: Taylor Kitsch Cast in Lead Role for The Raid Remake

On August 4, 2014, Taylor Kitsch was cast in the lead role for The Raid remake. On August 22, director Hughes described the remake as being in the vein of Black Hawk Down and Zero Dark Thirty with 12 integral roles.

2014: Release of The Raid 2

In 2014, The Raid 2, a sequel to The Raid, was released. Both films showcase the Indonesian martial art of pencak silat, with fight choreography led by Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian.

October 2015: Screen Gems and Kitsch Drop Out of The Raid Remake Project

According to reports on October 23, 2015, Screen Gems and Taylor Kitsch had dropped out of The Raid remake project, and Patrick Hughes also dropped out as director.

2015: Evans Discusses The Raid 3

In 2015, upon the release of The Raid 2, Gareth Evans mentioned he had ideas for The Raid 3 but nothing had been written yet, and a third film was not likely to happen before 2018 or 2019.

June 2016: Titan Comics Announces The Raid Comic Book Series

On June 22, 2016, Titan Comics announced they had teamed up with Gareth Evans and XYZ Films for a comic book spin-off series featuring original stories featuring characters from The Raid movie series, with a launch date expected for late 2016.

November 2016: The Raid 3 is on Hold

In a November 2016 interview, director Gareth Evans revealed that The Raid 3 sequel was on hold, suggesting the franchise had likely ended.

February 2017: Joe Carnahan to Direct The Raid Remake

In February 2017, it was revealed that Joe Carnahan would produce and direct The Raid remake, with Gareth Evans as a producer.

September 2018: The Raid 3 Unlikely

In September 2018, Gareth Evans stated he felt the story was complete and that a third film was highly unlikely.

2019: Likely time Raid 3 unlikely

In 2015, upon the release of The Raid 2, Gareth Evans mentioned a third film was not likely to happen before 2018 or 2019.

January 2022: The Raid Remake to Premiere on Netflix

On January 10, 2022, it was reported that The Raid remake will premiere on Netflix, directed by Patrick Hughes and produced by Michael Bay, with Gareth Evans as executive producer.

April 2022: The Raid: Redemption DVD and Blu-ray Sales in the US

As of April 2022, The Raid: Redemption grossed $10.1 million on DVD and Blu-ray sales in the United States.

2025: The Raid: Redemption Voted for The New York Times' List

In 2025, The Raid was one of the films voted for the "Readers' Choice" edition of The New York Times' list of "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century", finishing at number 307.