| The Beekeeper 2 | |
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| Directed by | Timo Tjahjanto |
| Written by | Umair Aleem |
| Produced by | |
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| Cinematography | Callan Green |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Countries | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Beekeeper 2 is an upcoming action thriller film directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Umair Aleem. It serves as the sequel to The Beekeeper (2024), with Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Jemma Redgrave, and Jeremy Irons reprising their roles, with Yara Shahidi, Pom Klementieff and Adam Copeland joining.
The film will be released worldwide by Amazon MGM Studios.
Cast
[edit]- Jason Statham as Adam Clay, a highly skilled assassin known as The Beekeeper
- Emmy Raver-Lampman as Verona Parker, an FBI agent
- Bobby Naderi as Matt Wiley, an FBI agent and Verona's partner
- Jemma Redgrave as Jessica Danforth, President of the United States
- Jeremy Irons as Wallace Westwyld, the former CIA Director now head of security for Danforth Enterprises
- Yara Shahidi
- Pom Klementieff
- Adam Copeland
Production
[edit]In February 2025, it was announced that a sequel to The Beekeeper was in development, with Timo Tjahjanto directing, and Kurt Wimmer writing the screenplay.[1] Jason Statham would reprise his role as Adam Clay, as well as producing on the film.[2] In May 2025, Wimmer was replaced by Umair Aleem for writing the screenplay.[3] In September, Jeremy Irons would reprise his role as Wallace Westwyld.[4] Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Jemma Redgrave, Yara Shahidi, Pom Klementieff and Adam Copeland joined the cast later that month.[5][6][7]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on September 26, 2025,[8] with production occurring at Shepperton Studios.[9] Callan Green serves as the cinematographer, marking his second collaboration with Tjahjanto after Nobody 2.[10] On November 29, Tjahjanto announced via Instagram that filming for the movie had wrapped.[11]
Release
[edit]In May 2025, it was confirmed that Amazon MGM Studios would return as the distributor to the sequel, acquiring worldwide rights for over $50 million.[3] In November 2025, it was announced that Black Bear Pictures would handle sales on the film at the American Film Market for the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, with Amazon MGM retaining all other rights.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 27, 2025). "Jason Statham Returning For 'The Beekeeper 2', Timo Tjahjanto Directing For Miramax". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 27, 2025). "Jason Statham Is Back for 'The Beekeeper 2'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (May 6, 2025). "Amazon MGM Lands Worldwide Rights To Jason Statham Sequel 'Beekeeper 2' In $50M+ Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 3, 2025). "Jeremy Irons Returning For Miramax & Amazon MGM Studios' 'The Beekeeper 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 25, 2025). "Yara Shahidi Joins Jason Statham in Miramax's 'The Beekeeper 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 29, 2025). "Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi and Jemma Redgrave Return for 'The Beekeeper 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 30, 2025). "Pom Klementieff and Adam Copeland Join Miramax's 'The Beekeeper 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Stevens, Abigail (September 26, 2025). "Jason Statham's Beekeeper 2 Begins Filming". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie; Tabbara, Mona; Dalton, Ben (November 25, 2025). "2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Callan Green Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ Blevins, Adam (December 1, 2025). "Jason Statham's Star-Studded Action Sequel Just Got the Update We've Been Waiting For". Collider. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 1, 2025). "Black Bear To Sell Multiple International Territories On Jason Statham's 'The Beekeeper 2' — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
