This is framed as the natural evolution of one of cinema's most successful creative partnerships, delivering the stylish, gritty action fans expect.
Insiders whisper that the shift to Netflix signals a move away from traditional theatrical risks, banking on streaming's appetite for Statham's brand of violent comfort food.
Production begins early 2027 in the U.K.; this is their seventh film together since 1998's 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'; produced by Black Bear, Toff Guy, and Punch Palace.
If you love Statham punching people in suits while Ritchie narrates, Netflix just became your new home base. The receipts are in the blood.
The cinematic marriage that launched a thousand slow-motion gun fights is renewing its vows, this time with a Netflix ring. On November 3, 2026, Variety confirmed that Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie are reuniting for their seventh collaboration, a revenge actioner titled *Dogfight*. Described simply as a "stylish revenge actioner" set in the London criminal underworld, the project signals that the duo isn’t ready to retire their signature blend of gritty humor and visceral violence.
For fans who have followed this partnership since its inception, the announcement is less a surprise and more an inevitability. What makes this reunion particularly juicy for industry watchers is the production structure. Ritchie will once again wear multiple hats, writing, directing, and producing, while Statham stars.
The financial muscle behind *Dogfight* comes from Black Bear Pictures, the powerhouse behind Ritchie’s recent hits like *In the Grey* and *Wife & Dog*. They are joined by Ritchie’s own Toff Guy Films and Statham’s Punch Palace Productions. The producer credits list a who’s-who of their inner circle: Ritchie, Statham, Toff Guy partner Ivan Atkinson, and Black Bear’s John Friedberg.
This isn't just a movie; it's a family business expanding its portfolio. The timeline for this bloodbath is set in stone. Production is scheduled to commence in early 2027, with filming taking place exclusively in the United Kingdom.
This geographic loyalty reinforces the authenticity of their London-centric narratives. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, Variety’s summary leaves little to the imagination: expect guns, blood, and "mean-looking faces." The lack of specific plot leaks suggests a tight ship, keeping the narrative surprises guarded until the first trailer drops. This deal highlights a fascinating shift in the Statham-Ritchie dynamic.
Their previous collaboration, *Viva La Madness*, was announced last year and has already wrapped principal photography. That film, based on J.J. Connolly’s novel, is being distributed by Black Bear in North America and Amazon MGM Studios internationally.
Now, with *Dogfight* going directly to Netflix, it appears the duo is diversifying their distribution strategy. They are no longer just studio darlings; they are streaming heavyweights, leveraging their brand recognition to command deals that bypass traditional theatrical windows. The receipts show a partnership that started in 1998 with *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* and has since conquered the box office with films like *Snatch*, *Revolver*, *Wrath of Man*, and *Operation Fortune*. With *Dogfight*, they are proving that while trends change, the appetite for Statham’s fury is eternal.
