The incredible true story ofBoston Marathonbombing heroDun Meng, played byJimmy O. Yangin the film, is put on display in our exclusive preview for the critically-acclaimed thrillerPatriots Day, which is currently available on Digital HD and arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand March 28. WhileDun Mengisn’t exactly a household name, his heroics, escaping from a carjacking attempt by the bombers,Dzhokhar TsarnaevandTamerlan Tsarnaev, directly lead to the death of one of the bombers, and the apprehension of the other. This preview featuresDun Mengshedding some light on what he was thinking about while going through that traumatic ordeal.
Lionsgateprovided us with this exclusive preview, which begins with directorPeter Bergrecounting his conversations withDun Meng, a Chinese-born MIT student whose Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV was carjacked by the brothers, who revealed during the carjacking that they planned to drive up to New York City, and bomb Times Square. That didn’t happen thanks to the heroics ofDun Meng, who revealed to the director that he needed to do four things, push the gun held by one of the brothers out of the way, undo his seat belt, open the door, and run out of the vehicle. While they stopped for gas,Dun Mengdid manage to escape, even though he told directorPeter Bergthat he didn’t think he could do these things. Eventually, thoughDun Menghimself revealed that he decided to put his life in his own hands, rather than the terrorists, which lead to his daring escape.
He ran across the street to another gas station, asking the clerk to dial 911, where he told authorities that he was carjacked by the Boston Marathon bombers.Dun Meng’s cell phone still remained in his car, which allowed authorities to close in on the brothers, leading to an intense shootout in Watertown whereTamerlan Tsarnaevwas killed by police, whileDzhokhar Tsarnaevmanaged to escape on foot. Hours later, he was found hiding in a boat, and eventually apprehended. On August 20, 2025,Dzhokhar Tsarnaevwas found guilty on all 30 counts and sentenced to death, but his attorneyJudy Clarke, has indicated that there are plans for appeals, which could take several years.
Witness the heroism behind one of the most sophisticated manhunts in law enforcement history in the critically acclaimed filmPatriots Day, from Lionsgate and CBS Films. DirectorPeter Berg(Lone Survivor,Deepwater Horizon) and Academy Award nomineeMark Wahlberg(Best Supporting Actor,The Departed, 2006) reunite in this intense and courageous story of a tragedy thatshocked the nation.Patriots Dayis Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics raving that it is a moving tribute that “showcases the bravery and heart of everyday heroes” (IGN.com) and features an all-star cast including Golden Globe® winnerKevin Bacon(Mystic River), Golden Globe winnerJohn Goodman(Argo), Academy Award winnerJ.K. Simmons(Best Supporting Actor,Whiplash, 2014) and Golden Globe nomineeMichelle Monaghan(TV’sTrue Detective). Story byPeter Berg&Matt CookandPaul Tamasy&Eric Johnson. Screenplay byPeter Berg&Matt CookandJoshua Zetumer.
Based upon the dramatic real-life manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, this powerful action-thriller follows Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) as he joins brave survivors, first responders, and investigators in a race against time to find the bombers before they strike again. Directed by Peter Berg and featuring a stellar cast, Patriots Day is a stirring tribute to theBoston community’s strength and courage in the face of adversity. ThePatriots Day4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD releases have over 90 minutes of bonus material including five behind-the-scenes featurettes: “Boston Strong: True Stories of Courage” tells the true stories of three first responders, “The Boston Bond: Recounting the Tale” reveals, through the eyes of the cast and crew, how a city that was challenged by tragedy rose above it to thrive; “The Real Patriots: The Local Heroes' Stories” highlighting the real heroes from the marathon bombing; “The Cast Remembers,” featuringMark Wahlbergand the cast discussing what drew them to the film; “Researching the Day,” showing howPeter Bergworked with an FBI technical advisor and researcher to tell this story as accurately as possible, as well as a two-part series showing the actors meeting their real-life counterparts. Take a look at our exclusive preview forPatriots Day, before picking up the Blu-ray, DVD or Digital HD tomorrow.
