It is time to stop waiting for the next big theatrical hit and start watching the real power move in streaming action. Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham are joining forces again, but this time they are taking their gritty style straight to Netflix. This partnership has been a goldmine for decades, and their new film ‘Dogfight’ proves they know exactly where the audience is heading. Variety reported that the two are reuniting for this revenge action movie, marking a major shift for their long-running team.
The film will be a “stylish revenge actioner” set in the London criminal underworld, per Variety. Ritchie will write, direct, and produce the project while Statham takes the lead role. Production companies Black Bear Pictures, Ritchie’s Toff Guy Films, and Statham’s Punch Palace Productions are all on board. This is not just another movie; it is the seventh film collaboration between the director and his favorite action star, according to What’s on Netflix. In 1998, Ritchie cast Statham in his debut film role, ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’, marking the start of their history.
Why Netflix Makes Sense for This Duo
Streaming is where action thrives now, and the numbers back it up. According to What’s on Netflix, Statham’s earlier Netflix movie, ‘Wrath of Man’, garnered 8.3 million views over its two-week run in the global top 10 following its December 2025 release. That kind of reach is hard to beat in theaters. While Ritchie has been busy with his hit series ‘The Gentlemen’ on Netflix, which just saw Season 2 arrive on September 3, 2026, he is doubling down on the platform with this new feature. ‘Dogfight’ is the pair’s first film made specifically for Netflix, per What’s on Netflix.
Statham has been keeping busy too. This year saw the release of ‘Mutiny’, his most recent film, which The Hollywood Reporter characterized as “a serviceable maritime action flick that just about stays afloat.” That film did not set the world on fire, so this new project needs to be a big hit. With filming scheduled to begin in early 2027 across the U.K., the movie’s plot remains secret, though the streamer has pledged a high-energy experience.
The Long Road to a 2028 Release
Fans should not expect to see this movie tomorrow. With cameras not rolling until early 2027, a release in late 2027 at the very earliest is expected, with 2028 looking more likely, according to What’s on Netflix. Netflix has not announced a release date for ‘Dogfight’ yet. This is a long wait, but Ritchie and Statham are worth the patience. They have proven they can make movies that work, from ‘Snatch’ to ‘Revolver’ and ‘Operation Fortune: Rose de Guerre’. Their latest feature together, announced last year by Variety, is the action-thriller ‘Viva La Madness’, which is based on J.J.
