The Beekeeper 2

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The Beekeeper 2
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto
Written byUmair Aleem
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCallan Green
Production
companies
  • Miramax
  • Punch Palace Productions
  • Long Shot Productions
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Beekeeper 2 is an upcoming American 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.

Contents

The film will be released worldwide by Amazon MGM Studios.

Cast

Production

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 produce on the film. [2] In May 2025, Kurt Wimmer was replaced by Umair Aleem for 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

Principal photography began on September 26, 2025. [8] Callan Green serves as the cinematographer, marking his second collaboration with Tjahjanto after Nobody 2. [9]

Release

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]

References

  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 27, 2025). "Jason Statham Returning For 'The Beekeeper 2', Timo Tjahjanto Directing For Miramax". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  2. Galuppo, Mia (February 27, 2025). "Jason Statham Is Back for 'The Beekeeper 2'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 3, 2025). "Jeremy Irons Returning For Miramax & Amazon MGM Studios' 'The Beekeeper 2'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  5. Jackson, Angelique (September 25, 2025). "Yara Shahidi Joins Jason Statham in Miramax's 'The Beekeeper 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  6. 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.
  7. Jackson, Angelique (September 30, 2025). "Pom Klementieff and Adam Copeland Join Miramax's 'The Beekeeper 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  8. Stevens, Abigail (September 26, 2025). "Jason Statham's Beekeeper 2 Begins Filming". Screen Rant . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  9. "Callan Green Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved September 20, 2025.