Amazon MGM Studios has released the first official trailer for How to Rob a Bank, the upcoming action-thriller from director David Leitch that puts a modern spin on the classic heist genre. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Christian Slater, Pete Davidson, and John C. Reilly, the film arrives exclusively in theaters on September 4, 2026.
Known for blockbuster action films including Bullet Train, The Fall Guy, and Deadpool 2, Leitch appears to be blending high-octane action with social media culture in a story that asks a simple question: what happens when bank robbers become internet celebrities?
The newly released trailer offers the first look at a crew of highly skilled criminals who aren’t content with simply pulling off daring heists. Instead, they broadcast their crimes to the world, turning each robbery into a viral event that attracts millions of viewers and growing public fascination.
A Heist Crew Chasing More Than Money
According to the official synopsis, How to Rob a Bank follows a group of social media-savvy bank robbers whose increasingly bold crimes capture the attention of the public and law enforcement alike.
As their popularity grows, so does the pressure.
The crew soon finds itself being pursued by an unlikely pair: a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Together, they work to track down the criminals before their next increasingly ambitious robbery can be carried out.
What begins as a game of cat and mouse quickly escalates into a high-stakes battle where both sides are forced to adapt as technology, media attention, and public perception become weapons of their own.
The trailer teases explosive action sequences, elaborate heists, high-speed chases, and the stylish visual flair that has become synonymous with Leitch’s films.
A Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
Leading the cast is Nicholas Hoult, who continues his impressive run of genre-spanning performances following acclaimed roles in projects ranging from The Great to Nosferatu.
Joining him is Zoë Kravitz, whose career continues to expand across blockbuster franchises and critically acclaimed dramas, alongside Emmy-winning Shōgun star Anna Sawai, one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising talents.
The ensemble also includes Rhenzy Feliz and Christian Slater, with Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly rounding out the cast in supporting roles.
With a lineup that combines established stars and emerging talent, How to Rob a Bank appears positioned to deliver both compelling character dynamics and large-scale spectacle.
David Leitch Returns to the Action Genre
Few filmmakers have become as closely associated with modern action cinema as David Leitch.
The former stunt performer and coordinator has built a reputation for delivering inventive action sequences while balancing humor, character work, and stylish visual storytelling. His previous films have consistently blended practical stunt work with larger-than-life set pieces, making him a natural fit for a heist story built around escalating risks and viral fame.
The screenplay comes from Mark Bianculli, who also serves as an executive producer on the project.
Producing the film are Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch through 87North and Imagine Entertainment.
In Theaters This September
The trailer positions How to Rob a Bank as one of the fall’s major action releases, combining the thrills of a traditional bank robbery film with contemporary themes surrounding social media influence and internet celebrity.
Whether the crew can pull off their biggest score or whether law enforcement catches up to them first remains to be seen, but the film is already shaping up to be one of Amazon MGM Studios’ most anticipated theatrical releases of the year.
How to Rob a Bank opens exclusively in theaters on September 4, 2026.
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