Sequel Officially Confirmed
The Beekeeper 2, a direct continuation of the 2024 action thriller The Beekeeper, is officially underway. Jason Statham will reprise his role as Adam Clay, the brooding vigilante known as the “Beekeeper,” once again bringing his focused intensity to the sequel. Production is planned to begin in late 2025 with a target release of mid‑to‑late 2026.
Continuity & Creative Team
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Olivier Megaton, who directed the first film, returns to helm this sequel.
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Kurt Wimmer, the original screenwriter, is back to write the new screenplay.
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Statham continues to play an active creative role as both actor and producer, maintaining continuity with the original tone and action style.
Locations & Scale
Shooting is scheduled across multiple international locations, including London, the United States, and possibly Eastern Europe. The sequel will expand Clay’s world by diving deeper into the shadowy network known as “The Hive,” and its global reach.
Story & Tone
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The sequel is expected to explore internal mythology—revealing more of the Beekeeper organization’s origins, rules, and code.
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New threats include high-level crime syndicates or corrupt intelligence factions that force Clay to test both his boundaries and his moral code.
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Expect bigger, grittier action sequences with elevated stunts and combat—building on the raw choreography of the first film.
Final Thoughts
The Beekeeper 2 aims to evolve from a cult action hit into a robust franchise. With a consistent creative team, stronger world-building, and more ambitious set pieces, it’s positioned to deliver even more intensity. Fans eager for Clay’s next mission can look forward to a year of production ahead and a confident return to brutal justice in 2026.