Parker 2 (2025), starring Jason Statham, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2013 action thriller Parker. The film continues the story of the professional thief with a strict moral code, who once again finds himself drawn into a world of betrayal, revenge, and high-stakes robberies. With a production budget of approximately $80 million, Parker 2 is a bigger and more ambitious project than its predecessor, featuring high-octane action sequences, exotic locations, and an all-star cast.
The budget reflects the film’s focus on delivering intense car chases, explosive stunts, and meticulously choreographed combat scenes, all hallmarks of Jason Statham’s action-packed career. A significant portion of the budget was also allocated to filming in international locations, including Monaco, Dubai, and Hong Kong, to give the film a high-stakes, global feel
The film is set to be released in theaters worldwide on July 18, 2025, strategically positioning itself as a major summer release. The marketing campaign has been aggressive, with the first trailer generating significant online buzz, thanks to Statham’s global fanbase and the success of the original film. The trailer teases a captivating tale of revenge, as Parker seeks to dismantle a powerful international crime syndicate that betrayed him during a robbery. The return of Jennifer Lopez’s character, Leslie, has also added to the excitement, as fans are eager to see the chemistry between the two leads rekindled.