Amazon/MGM had originally announced a wide theatrical release for “How to Rob A Bank” over Labor Day weekend, with a premiere date set for September 4, 2026. That’s been scrapped.
“How to Rob A Bank” has been delayed by more than two months to November 13, 2026. Last I heard, the latest cut that was tested did not look 100% ready, so perhaps the delay has something to do with that.
The film follows a group of bank robbers, led by Nicholas Hoult’s alpha-male character, who call themselves The Wolf Pack. They use social media to document their heists while playing a cat-and-mouse game with a detective portrayed by John C. Reilly and assisted by a technologically gifted criminal played by Zoe Kravitz.
Pete Davidson, Anna Sawai, and Rhenzy Feliz round out the cast. The screenplay comes from “Hunters” writer Mark Bianculli.
Leitch, a stunt coordinator turned filmmaker, is an interesting case study. He specializes in action and, for the most part, has enjoyed a successful career directing high-octane films such as “John Wick,” “Atomic Blonde,” “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbs & Shaw,” and “Bullet Train.”
Leitch most recently helmed 2024’s “The Fall Guy,” starring Ryan Gosling, which earned strong reviews despite disappointing at the box office. Before joining “How to Rob A Bank,” he had been slated to direct “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but he abruptly exited the project due to “creative differences,” leaving Universal scrambling for a replacement. That replacement ultimately turned out to be Gareth Edwards.
Leitch recently wrapped the meta action-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike,” starring—who else?—Jason Statham. Black Bear is backing the film, which is set for release in August 2027.
Just five Cannes competition titles still seek U.S. distribution, four of them subpar, all French. The fifth, and easily the best film still without US studio attachment, is Ira Sachs’ “The Man I Love.”