Mutiny, an action thriller from director Jean-François Richet, hits French cinemas on August 19, 2026. Led by Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis and Roland Møller, the film follows a former special forces operative who is wrongfully accused of murder and pursued all the way onto a cargo ship adrift at sea.
Mutiny
Film | 2026
Release in theatres: 19 August 2026
Action | Runtime: 1h34
Directed by Jean-François Richet | Screenplay by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis
Starring Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Adrian Lester
Country: United Kingdom
Distributor: SND
In Mutiny, Cole Reed, a former special forces operative turned head of security, is accused of killing his boss. As he digs into the plot targeting him, he’s stranded aboard a container ship whose crew are mercenaries.
The film hinges on a simple, effective premise: an isolated man with no way to call for help must survive at sea while tracking down those who trapped him. This setup positions Mutiny among lean, high-stakes action thrillers, where a confined space becomes a battleground.
Jason Statham stars as Cole Reed, a character built around his veteran reflexes and his knack for facing an immediate threat. The actor returns to a familiar vein here, blending chase sequences, close-quarters fighting, and survival against overwhelming odds.
Behind the camera, Jean-François Richet, the filmmaker behind Mesrine, Blood Father, and Mayday, brings a new international action feature to life. The screenplay is by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis. Starring Jason Statham, the cast also features Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, and Adrian Lester.
The trailer for Mutiny
This release should appeal to viewers who follow action films starring Jason Statham, conspiracy dramas, and survival thrillers set in enclosed environments. With its maritime backdrop and a hero who is wrongfully accused, Mutiny leans into taut tension and a clearly deliverable promise of action.
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