The Jason Statham action film The Beekeeper has generated plenty of sequel buzz, and now The Beekeeper 2 is on the way. Debuting in January 2024, the sleeper action hit stars Statham as a former member of a mysterious group called the Beekeepers who goes on a brutal mission of revenge to take down a powerful scammer who robs regular people of their money. Though the movie was released with little fanfare, the simple but effective action flick pushed all the right ʙuттons and became the first surprise smash of 2024.

Unlike many of its action contemporaries who lean heavily on schlock, The Beekeeper scored high marks from critics who praised its simplicity, briskness, and Statham’s easy performance (via Rotten Tomatoes). More important than its critical success, The Beekeeper crossed major box-office milestones in the early weeks of 2024, guaranteeing its spot as a bona fide blockbuster. This kind of success is a surefire sign that a sequel is in the works, and The Beekeeper 2 is finally coming to fruition.

The Beekeeper 2 Latest News

The Film Is Finally Confirmed With A New Director

Coming more than a year after the first movie debuted, the latest news confirms that The Beekeeper 2 is happening, but with some major changes behind the camera. The first film was helmed by David Ayer (Fury, Suicide Squad) but the director isn’t returning in that role. Instead, the director’s chair has been given to Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes For Us), no stranger to the action genre. Jason Statham is set to reprise his тιтle role, but no other casting or story details are known at this time.

The Beekeeper 2 Is Confirmed

It Took More Than A Year For The Beekeeper 2 To Get A Green Light

Coming as the first box office success of 2024, it came as no surprise that there was hope for an action-packed sequel to The Beekeeper. However, it took more than a year for the follow-up to be confirmed, when The Beekeeper 2 was announced in late February 2025. While many details about the highly-anticipated sequel are unknown, director David Ayer won’t be back to direct, but is instead potentially being brought on as a producer on the project. Instead, directing duties have gone to Timo Tjahjanto.

Despite the change of director, many other facets of the sequel are going to remain the same, including returning star Jason Statham, who will reprise his lead role. Also returning is screenwriter Kurt Wimmer, who penned the first film. Shooting on The Beekeeper 2 starts in fall 2025, but nothing else is currently known about its production timeline. With filming happening late in 2025, it’s ᴀssumed that the sequel is gunning for a summer 2026 release window.

The Beekeeper 2 Cast Details

Jason Statham Returns In The Action Sequel

So far, the only name attached to the cast of The Beekeeper 2 is Jason Statham, who will return to reprise his role as Adam Clay. The retired Beekeeper exacted his revenge in the first film, but he’ll be back to save the day or perhaps save himself from retribution that’s surely coming his way after The Beekeeper. There are few of Statham’s co-stars who could be back in the sequel since Adam killed many of his foes, and it seems as if many storylines were тιԍнтly wrapped up.

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It’s possible that Emmy Raver-Lampman could reprise her role as FBI Agent Verona Parker, since she aligned herself with Adam by the end of the film. However, it’s also highly likely that The Beekeeper 2 will introduce a slew of new characters, especially since the concept of the Beekeepers organization lends itself perfectly to standalone action stories.

The Beekeeper 2 Story Details

Adam Made Powerful Enemies In The First Movie

Despite delivering an action-packed and exciting ending, The Beekeeper left a lot of unanswered questions that a sequel could easily answer. Unlike many action films which offer a narrow scope, The Beekeeper 2 could go in a mulтιтude of directions and still be interesting. The sequel could actually be a prequel and explore why Adam Clay (Statham) first left the Beekeepers behind. On the other hand, the story could follow Clay after the events of the first film and perhaps turn the organization into his newest enemy.

Having made an enemy of both the Beekeepers and the President of the United States, Adam is in quite a bit of H๏τ water. On the other hand, having learned of the mᴀssive amounts of corruption that put President Danforth in the White House, she could become Adam’s next target. Whatever happens in The Beekeeper 2, it has the potential to become another explosive hit.