The much-anticipated heist thriller Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton and based on the novella by Don Winslow, is all set to hit theatres on February 13, 2026 in the United States. The film is being released by Amazon MGM Studios with international distribution handled by Sony Pictures Releasing, ensuring a global rollout shortly after the U.S. premiere.
While specific international dates haven’t been officially confirmed yet, reports suggest that Crime 101 will open in major global markets — including the U.K., India, and Australia — within days of its U.S. release. Fans across the world can expect an early spring 2026 debut.
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The Storyline
Set against the dazzling yet dangerous backdrop of Los Angeles and its sun-baked Pacific coastline, Crime 101 follows Mike Davis (played by Chris Hemsworth), a veteran jewel thief whose methodical and disciplined code — known as “Crime 101” — has kept him out of the law’s reach for years.
Davis is planning one last, life-changing heist before walking away for good. However, his careful world begins to unravel when Detective Lou Lubesnick (played by Mark Ruffalo) starts connecting a pattern of jewel robberies across California, convinced that one elusive mastermind is behind them all.
Things take a darker turn when Davis crosses paths with Orman (played by Barry Keoghan), a ruthless rival thief whose unpredictable nature threatens to destroy everything. Alongside them, Halle Berry portrays Sharon Colvin, a conflicted insurance executive drawn into the chaos, blurring her line between justice and temptation.
As loyalties shift and the stakes rise, the film explores the psychological tension between hunter and hunted — where both sides might be chasing more than just money.
What to Expect
Blending high-octane heist action with emotional depth, Crime 101 promises to deliver more than a simple cops-and-robbers chase. With a star-studded cast that includes Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte, the film dives into themes of morality, betrayal, and redemption.
Cinematic visuals, sleek direction by Bart Layton, and a gripping screenplay by Layton and Peter Straughan make Crime 101 one of 2026’s most anticipated thrillers. The film’s timing — just ahead of Valentine’s Day weekend — suggests a major global theatrical push, setting the stage for Hemsworth and Ruffalo’s reunion outside the Marvel Universe in a story where crime and conscience collide.
