Leonine Studios, Germany’s leading independent distributor, has picked up the rights to release The Beekeeper 2 in German-speaking Europe. The deal excludes a Pay-1 window on Prime Video, so expect a Prime Video window before Leonine’s theatrical run.

Release date and local track record

Leonine plans to open the action sequel in German cinemas on January 14, 2027. That choice makes sense. The first film was released in Germany by Leonine in January 2024 and performed very well: it opened at number one, sold over 800,000 admissions locally, and became the country’s top TVOD title of the year with more than one million digital transactions.

How the franchise did worldwide

Internationally, the original The Beekeeper grossed $162.6 million at the box office and earned a 92% Verified Hot rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Not bad for a movie with a lot of punching and a clear set of priorities.

Who made the sequel

The Beekeeper 2 is produced and financed by Miramax. Outside German-speaking Europe the film will be released by Amazon MGM Studios. The sequel is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto, known for his work on gritty action films. The screenplay is again by Kurt Wimmer, who wrote the original.

Talent on and behind the camera

  • Jason Statham returns as Adam Clay.
  • Production credits include Statham’s Punch Palace Productions, Chris Long’s Longshot Productions, and Kurt Wimmer.
  • The director, Timo Tjahjanto, brings a strong action sensibility from his previous work.

The cast

The sequel gathers a mix of established stars and fresh faces:

  • Jeremy Irons in an undisclosed role.
  • Emmy Raver-Lampman plays FBI agent Verona Parker.
  • Bobby Naderi appears as Matt Wiley.
  • Jemma Redgrave portrays U.S. President Jessica Danforth.
  • New additions include Yara Shahidi, Pom Klementieff, and pro wrestler-turned-actor Adam Copeland.

This is a commercial action sequel built to be loud, efficient, and crowd-friendly. With Leonine handling German-speaking distribution and Prime Video holding a Pay-1 window, local audiences will get a theatrical release shortly after the streaming window closes.

The Beekeeper 2 arrives in Germany on January 14, 2027. Mark your calendars if you enjoy fast pacing and high energy.