Paramount Picks Up Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Thriller 'By Any Means'
Paramount Pictures bought the U.S. rights to 'By Any Means,' a crime thriller set during the civil rights era. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and will hit theaters on September 4, 2026.
Paramount Pictures has secured U.S. distribution rights for 'By Any Means,' a historical crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The studio announced the deal ahead of CinemaCon, setting a Labor Day weekend release date of September 4, 2026.
The film is directed by Elegance Bratton, who previously made waves with military drama 'The Inspection.' 'By Any Means' is set during the civil rights era and combines historical drama with thriller elements.
Mark Wahlberg continues his string of action and crime films, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II adds another major project following his roles in 'Watchmen' and 'Aquaman.' The pairing represents a notable casting choice for a story exploring America's civil rights period.
Paramount's acquisition shows the studio's confidence in the project's commercial appeal. Labor Day weekend has historically been a strong time for action films and dramas targeting adult audiences.
This marks another big-budget thriller for the Labor Day weekend movie season. The film tackles civil rights history through a crime story, potentially drawing audiences interested in both action and historical drama.
The film will begin production with an eye toward the September 2026 release date.
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