Canadian Sniper is a gripping war drama-thriller starring Chris Hemsworth as Sgt. Aiden Cross, a decorated Canadian Forces sniper, and Scarlett Johansson as CIA operative Claire Halvorsen. Set in a near-future conflict zone in Eastern Europe, the film follows Cross, a reluctant hero pulled out of retirement to lead a covert mission targeting a rogue paramilitary leader responsible for war crimes and bioweapon trafficking.
Cross, known for his unmatched precision and haunted by a tragic friendly-fire incident from his past, joins forces with Halvorsen, who has her own hidden motives. The mission requires them to infiltrate hostile territory, eliminate the target, and extract critical intelligence before a full-scale war breaks out. Their relationship, initially cold and tactical, evolves into mutual respect and subtle emotional connection as they survive ambushes, betrayal, and high-stakes moral decisions.
The film builds to a tense climax where Cross must choose between following orders or saving a village caught in the crossfire. In a harrowing final act, he uses a nearly impossible 2.5 km sniper shot through blinding fog to prevent a drone strike ordered by corrupt NATO officials. The twist reveals that Claire was tasked with eliminating Cross if he went rogue—but she ultimately sides with him, exposing the conspiracy.
The final scene shows Cross returning to Canada, watching his young daughter play in the snow, a faint peace returning to his eyes. The ending leaves room for a sequel, as a mysterious figure delivers classified intel hinting that the war isn’t over.
