The first full trailer for Crime 101 has arrived, and it brings high-stakes heists, shifting loyalties and a star-packed cast into focus. Directed by Bart Layton and adapted from the Don Winslow novella, the film will be distributed theatrically by Amazon MGM Studios in the U.S. on February 13, 2026.
Plot Overview
Set in Los Angeles, Crime 101 centers on an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) executing elaborate robberies along the iconic 101 freeway. His plan for one final big job intersects with that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry), and their paths collide with a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closing in. Tensions mount as the line between hunter and pursued dissolves.
Cast & Crew Highlights
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Chris Hemsworth leads as the thief.
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Halle Berry plays the broker drawn into his scheme.
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Mark Ruffalo stars as the pursuing detective.
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Supporting cast includes Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte.
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Bart Layton directs and co-writes the screenplay.
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Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Bart Layton and others under the Amazon MGM Studios banner.
What to Know
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Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios (U.S.), with Sony handling some international territories.
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Release date: February 13, 2026 (U.S. theatrical launch).
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Runtime: Approx. 135 minutes.
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Adaptation of Don Winslow’s novella of the same name.
Crime 101 Trailer:
Crime 101 brings together top-tier talent and merges cinematic heist thrills with personal drama. The trailer sets a gritty tone and teases a game-of-cat-and-mouse narrative with global implications. For fans of crime thrillers and star-driven ensemble films, it’s a title to watch.
Directed by Bart Layton
Written by Bart Layton
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh with Nick Nolte and Halle Berry
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