David Leitch–directed “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” will be hitting theaters on Aug 6, 2027, via Black Bear. Principal photography on the film actually wraps this week.
This is a big-ticket meta action-comedy, with Statham set to star in what the pitch describes as “the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar, Jason Statham.” Plot details for the film are currently under wraps.
The budget is around $80M, which would make it the most expensive film in Black Bear history. A PG-13 rating is being eyed. The script was penned by “BoJack Horseman” scribe Alison Flierl, which is nothing but a good sign as far as I’m concerned.
On paper, the project sounds like “JCVD.” Remember that film? Featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme playing a fictionalized version of himself — washed-up, self-aware, and brutally honest about fame and failure. One can only hope Leitch’s film is as good as that one.
Statham remains a draw at the box office — his films are made relatively cheaply, sometimes below mid-budget, released almost every January or February, and end up making a decent profit. What more could a studio head ask for? His credits include “The Meg,” “The Beekeeper,” “The Mechanic,” and “A Working Man.”
However, this one is far pricier — and that August 6 release date hints at commercial ambitions. Add in Leitch, who specializes in thrills and, for the most part, has had a successful career directing high-octane action films, and there’s real hope this one will hit big.
Leitch, a stunt coordinator–turned–filmmaker, has helmed “The Fall Guy,” “John Wick,” “Atomic Blonde,” “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbs & Shaw,” and “Bullet Train.” He has “How to Rob a Bank” hitting theaters later this year.