How to Rob a Bank

David Leitch, the director behind John Wick and Bullet Train, returns with How to Rob a Bank, a crime thriller that drops a crew of social media-obsessed criminals into a world where bank heists become live-streamed entertainment. Nicholas Hoult plays Ryan, the charismatic leader who orchestrates each job with the precision of a tech CEO and the flair of an influencer. His crew includes Pete Davidson as Vince, the explosives expert and comic relief; Tati Gabrielle as Skyler, the hacker; and Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Young Mazino, and Michael Gandolfini in supporting roles. Together, they pull off increasingly daring robberies, broadcasting them to millions who cheer them on as antiheroes.

The film pits them against two formidable adversaries: Agent West (John C. Reilly), a grizzled FBI veteran who has seen it all, and Reagan Gardner (Zoë Kravitz), a brilliant software engineer who understands the digital landscape better than the robbers do. Their unlikely partnership, old-school detective work meets cutting-edge cyber forensics, becomes the primary obstacle for Ryan's crew. The story unfolds as a cat-and-mouse game, with the robbers using their platform to manipulate public perception, taunt the FBI, and plan their most audacious heist yet. Leitch balances high-octane action sequences with sharp social commentary on online culture, fame, and the blurred lines between criminality and entertainment.

Produced by 87North Productions, Imagine Entertainment, and Amazon MGM Studios, the film was shot primarily in Atlanta and Los Angeles, with a 20,000-square-foot bank set built on a soundstage. The R rating reflects strong violence, language, and some drug use. Set for release on September 4, 2026, the film is expected to be a major streaming title on Amazon Prime Video, with a theatrical window preceding its digital debut.[edit]

Ryan (Nicholas Hoult) is a tech-obsessed criminal mastermind who assembles a crew to rob banks in a way nobody has seen before: they livestream every second of the heist. His team includes Vince (Pete Davidson), a bomb specialist with a dark sense of humor; Skyler (Tati Gabrielle), a hacker who can crack any system; and a rotating group of specialists played by Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Young Mazino, and Michael Gandolfini. Their first job, a small bank in suburban Atlanta, goes viral after they choreograph the robbery like a music video, complete with a soundtrack and commentary. The public eats it up, turning the crew into folk heroes overnight.

As their fame grows, the FBI assigns Agent West (John C. Reilly), a veteran investigator who prefers shoe leather to algorithms, to the case. He is paired with Reagan Gardner (Zoë Kravitz), a software engineer recruited by the bureau for her expertise in tracking digital footprints. Reagan is skeptical of West's methods, but she quickly realizes that the robbers are using sophisticated encryption and real-time audience manipulation to stay one step ahead. The duo begins to piece together the crew's identity through a combination of old-fashioned stakeouts and digital breadcrumbs, but every time they get close, the robbers change their playbook.

The crew's second heist targets a downtown Los Angeles bank during a charity gala, with hostages as leverage. Ryan broadcasts the event, taunting the FBI and playing to the crowd's sympathies. Vince, meanwhile, plants explosives as a distraction, and Skyler reroutes security feeds. The operation is a success, but it leaves a trail of evidence that West and Reagan follow to a warehouse where the crew has been hiding. A tense confrontation ends with the crew escaping by the skin of their teeth, but not before West gets a good look at Ryan's face. The cat-and-mouse game intensifies as the robbers plan their most ambitious heist yet: a high-security bank vault that contains not just cash but a digital ledger of illicit transactions involving corrupt politicians and corporate figures. The crew believes that exposing this ledger will change the world, but they know it will also bring the full weight of the law down on them.[edit]