Amazon MGM & Miramax’s ‘The Beekeeper 2’ Hits Theaters Next Winter
Amazon MGM Studios has officially scheduled the release of The Beekeeper 2 for January 15, 2027. This date coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, a strategic choice similar to the first film’s release in January 2024.
Success of the Original Film
The Beekeeper, released on January 12, 2024, achieved significant box office success, grossing $162.6 million worldwide. Critics praised the film, giving it an impressive 92% Verified Hot rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Key Players Behind The Beekeeper 2
The sequel will see Jason Statham reprise his role. He is joined by a stellar cast, including:
- Jeremy Irons
- Yara Shahidi
- Emmy Raver-Lampman
- Bobby Naderi
- Jemma Redgrave
- Pom Klementieff
- Adam Copeland
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, the script is penned by Kurt Wimmer. The film is produced and financed by Miramax, with Statham’s Punch Palace Productions and Chris Long’s Longshot Productions also involved.
Financial Deal and Competition
The production of The Beekeeper 2 was secured through a global deal worth over $50 million. The film will face competition, releasing alongside a Universal/Blumhouse title and Paramount’s Children of Blood and Bone, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
With an experienced team and a popular franchise, The Beekeeper 2 aims to replicate the success of its predecessor when it hits theaters next winter.
