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Jason Statham Stole My Bike: Action-Comedy Set for August 2027 Release
6/5/2026, 1:46:45 AM
Film Overview
David Leitch’s upcoming action-comedy *Jason Statham Stole My Bike* is slated for a North American theatrical debut on August 6, 2027. The film stars Jason Statham playing a fictionalized version of himself, a role described as reminiscent of his CIA field-agent character in *Spy* (2015). Production wrapped this week, and the picture carries a PG-13 rating. A budget of roughly $80 million has been reported.
Production Background & Collaboration
The project continues a multi-film partnership between Statham and Leitch that began with the *Fast & Furious* spin-off *Hobbs & Shaw* (2021) and most recently the Guy Ritchie-directed *Viva La Madness*, which also featured Statham. Leitch, known for directing *Deadpool 2* and *The Fall Guy*, co-produces the film with Kelly McCormick for 87North. Black Bear, the distributor, announced the release alongside its summer slate that includes *The Rivals of Amziah King* (Aug 14) and the comedy *Spa Weekend* (Aug 21).
Key Personnel & Production Companies
- Jason Statham – star, producer (Punch Palace Productions)
- David Leitch – director, co-producer (87North)
- Alison Flierl – screenwriter (story by Flierl & Scott Chernoff)
- Kelly McCormick – producer (87North)
- John Friedberg – producer (Black Bear)
- Meredith Berg & Ethan Erwin – producers (Beryllium Entertainment)
- Fifth Season & Tango – executive producers
- Black Bear – distributor
- Punch Palace Productions, 87North, Beryllium Entertainment – production entities
Financial & Box-Office Context
Statham’s filmography has generated a combined global box-office gross exceeding $8 billion, encompassing franchises such as *The Meg*, *Fast & Furious*, and *The Beekeeper*. The $80 million budget positions *Jason Statham Stole My Bike* among the higher-end action-comedy projects slated for the 2027 season.
Official Statements & Responses
Black Bear confirmed that the film will open in North America on August 6, 2027, noting that Statham’s role “echoes the CIA field-agent persona he portrayed opposite Melissa McCarthy in *Spy*.” The studio also highlighted the PG-13 rating, emphasizing the film’s blend of “sweet, funny action” intended for a broad audience. Leitch and Statham have described the collaboration as a long-desired opportunity to craft a story “with a heart.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “No, he's playing Jason Statham,” — David Leitch, Director
- “I think that that's what's really interesting about it to me.” — David Leitch, Director
- “It's a small movie, and it's really a sweet, funny action. There'll be a lot of action, but you're going to see Jason be fun.” — David Leitch, Director
- “It's fun, and it's family, and it's a chance for Jason and I to do something we've been wanting to do for a long time, and that's, really, get together and make a story with a heart,” — David Leitch, Director
What’s Next
Statham’s upcoming slate includes the crime thriller *Mutiny* (August 21, 2026), *The Beekeeper 2* (January 14, 2027), and a reunion with Guy Ritchie for *Viva La Madness* (release date TBD). Black Bear’s 2027 schedule also features Disney’s untitled *Bluey* movie and an unnamed Universal event film that will share the August 6 release window.
