When we talk about Jason Statham , it’s impossible not to think of adrenaline, hand-to-hand combat and revenge missions. After the success of The Beekeeper (2024) , a film that surprised with its brutality and conspiracy plot, fans of the actor will receive great news: the sequel is in the works .

The Beekeeper 2: More action, more revenge

The first installment of The Beekeeper introduced Adam Clay , a former agent of a secret organization that kept the balance from the shadows. However, his retirement was interrupted by a conspiracy that led him to unleash a ruthless mission of revenge.

The film was a box office success, grossing over $153 million , and won over action fans with its relentless tone and non-stop fight scenes.

Now, Jason Statham is set to return, but with one key change in direction :

• David Ayer , director of the first installment, will not reprise his role.
• Timo Tjahjanto , an expert in extreme action cinema ( The Night Comes for Us , V/H/S/94 ), will take the reins.
• Kurt Wimmer will continue to be in charge of the script, ensuring the continuity of the story.
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• A director with experience in extreme action

  The signing of Timo Tjahjanto is a strong bet. His brutal style and ultra-realistic action choreography have made him one of the most promising filmmakers in the genre .

  Additionally, Tjahjanto is also working on Nobody 2 , the sequel to the hit starring Bob Odenkirk , reinforcing his reputation as a master of contemporary action.

  Cast and plot: what can we expect?

  While all details have yet to be confirmed, it’s almost certain that Jason Statham will return as Adam Clay .

  Regarding the cast, in the first film we saw:

  • Jeremy Irons ( The Man in the Iron Mask ).
  • Josh Hutcherson ( The Hunger Games , Five Nights at Freddy’s ).
  • Emmy Raver-Lampman ( The Umbrella Academy ).
  • Minnie Driver ( In Search of Destiny ).

  It remains to be seen who will return and what new names will be added to this sequel.

  Plot-wise, if the first film explored government conspiracies and revenge , The Beekeeper 2 is likely to take these elements to another level, with more powerful enemies and even more shocking action sequences .

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• Release date and filming

  The Beekeeper 2 is currently scheduled to film in the fall of 2025 , suggesting the film could hit theaters in 2026 .

  Meanwhile, Jason Statham remains unstoppable and we will soon see him in A Working Man , a thriller directed by David Ayer , which is released on March 27, 2025 .

  The revenge is not over yet

  With a new director skilled in extreme action and Jason Statham back in his role, The Beekeeper 2 promises to be a sequel full of adrenaline, spectacular fights and an even more intense story of revenge.