Whereas motion film icon Jason Statham as confirmed again and again that he’s the final word one-man military, generally even The Transporter wants some assist. And, on this 2019 motion outing, that assist comes within the type of an MCU star and a fellow motion icon. And the epic team-up is coming to Netflix this weekend.
Directed by David Leitch from a script by Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce, Quick & Livid Presents: Hobbs & Shaw takes place after the occasions of The Destiny of the Livid and earlier than the occasions of F9, following Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw and Dwayne Johnson Luke Hobbs, whereas introducing The Incredible 4: First Steps star Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw, an MI6 and Deckard’s sister, who proves to be equally as charming as the unique Quick and Livid relations. The trio should be part of forces to defeat Idris Elba’s Brixton “Black Superman” Lore utilizing all of the motion expertise at their disposal…together with copious quantities of vigorous banter.
As a result of life is simply merciless generally, Hobbs and Shaw has not often been accessible to stream anyplace. However, fortunately, that’s all about to alter, because the buddy motion outing is all set to hit Netflix on August 16, 2025. Within the meantime, you may try the official synopsis for the Quick and Livid spin-off under.
“Brixton Lorr is a cybernetically enhanced soldier who possesses superhuman power, an excellent thoughts and a deadly pathogen that would wipe out half of the world’s inhabitants. It is now as much as hulking lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless operative Deckard Shaw to place apart their previous variations and work collectively to forestall the seemingly indestructible Lorr from destroying humanity.”
Why Are We Nonetheless Ready for ‘Hobbs & Shaw 2’?
Upon launch, Quick & Livid Presents: Hobbs & Shaw was met with considerably blended evaluations from critics, touchdown a rating of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences, nonetheless, had been way more enamored with the motion film spin-off, awarding Hobbs & Shaw a rating of 88% on the Popcornmeter. Due to the mixed efforts of Johnson and Statham, Hobbs & Shaw additionally proved to be a smash hit on the field workplace, grossing over $760 million worldwide. With all this in thoughts, why has it taken so lengthy for a sequel?
Hopefully we received’t be left ready an excessive amount of longer, as Hobbs & Shaw author Chris Morgan just lately revealed that he’s at present writing “a Hobbs & Shaw form of script.” Which we are able to solely assume means he’s bringing the titular duo again for an additional journey.
“It’s underneath lock and key. I can say that I’m engaged on a Hobbs & Shaw form of script. So we’ll see the place that goes, however I’m enthusiastic about it.”
Whereas we await the arrival of Hobbs and Shaw 2, each Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson proceed to cement their respective Hollywood legacies. The Stath is because of return for The Beekeeper 2, in addition to main the motion flick Mutiny and becoming a member of forces with Angel Has Fallen director Ric Roman Waugh for a mysterious new thriller. Dwayne Johnson, in the meantime, hopes to stretch his dramatic muscular tissues alongside his motion ones within the upcoming sports activities biopic The Smashing Machine from director Benny Safdie and A24, whereas Vanessa Kirby will return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday.