Crime 101 Trailer & Fun Facts
Crime 101 Synopsis:
Davis (Chris Hemsworth), an expert jewel thief planning one last massive score based on his strict "Crime 101" rules. His path is soon complicated by a tense partnership with the desperate insurance broker Sharon (Halle Berry) and the determined pursuit of Detective Lt. Lubesnik (Mark Ruffalo), leading to a high-stakes, multi-layered heist where everyone's code is broken and the consequences are absolute.
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release Date: In theaters February 13th, 2026
Crime 101 Fun Facts:
Marvel Reunion:
The movie reunites Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) again since their last movie in the MCU franchise. In this movie they are on opposite sides of the law for the first time on screen; Hemsworth plays the expert jewel thief, Mike Davis, and Ruffalo plays the relentless detective Lt. Lubesnik.
A-List Supporting Cast:
Besides the two main leads, the movie features an incredible supporting cast, including Oscar winner Halle Berry, Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, and Nick Nolte, and other outstanding cast, including Jennifer Jason Leigh and Corey Hawkins, as well as other great cast in the mix.
Novella Adaptation:
Crime 101 is an adaptation of the 2010 novella of the same name by bestselling crime author Don Winslow. Winslow is famously known for his work on Savages, which was adapted into a 2012 film directed by Oliver Stone.
Director's Return:
The movie is written and directed by Bart Layton, who is known for his work on the documentary film The Imposter (2012) and docudrama heist film American Animals (2018). This would be the longest break since his return to directing a feature film.
Producing Star:
In addition to starring as a lead character, Chris Hemsworth also serves as one of the producers of the film.
Bidding War:
The rights to the novella sparked an intense bidding war between Amazon and Netflix, with Amazon MGM Studios eventually securing the rights with a massive deal.