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Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie Reunite for Netflix's 'Dogfight'
Netflix has announced 'Dogfight,' a new action film starring Jason Statham, with Guy Ritchie on board to direct, write and produce. The film is set in London's criminal underworld, and production is reportedly scheduled to begin in early 2027. It marks the seventh collaboration between the two.
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The facts
What Is Netflix's 'Dogfight'?
'Dogfight' is a newly announced Netflix film, reported by several overseas outlets and positioned as an action movie.
According to Netflix's description, the story is set in London's criminal underworld. Details such as a full plot synopsis, co-stars and a release date have not been confirmed at this stage.
The title 'Dogfight' originally refers to close-range combat between aircraft, but here it is used as the film's name. Fans will have to wait for further announcements about the story.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
Statham Stars, Ritchie Directs, Writes and Produces
Jason Statham will star in the film. He has appeared in many of Ritchie's movies, and this is reported to be the seventh time the two have worked together.
Guy Ritchie will direct and also write the script. He is additionally on board as a producer. The same two people are handling the lead role, directing, writing and producing.
Production companies listed reportedly include Black Bear, Toff Guy Films and Punch Palace. Toff Guy Films is known as a company tied to Ritchie himself.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
Production Reportedly Set for Early 2027, Shooting in the UK
Production is reportedly scheduled to begin in early 2027. The project has only just been announced, so there is still time before cameras roll.
Filming is expected to take place in the UK, which lines up with the London criminal underworld setting.
No release or streaming date is included in the confirmed claims. If production begins in early 2027, the streaming debut would likely come later, though that remains speculation at this point.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
Analysis
What a Seventh Team-Up Means
This will be the seventh Statham-Ritchie collaboration, a notably high number for an actor-director pairing. A long-running partnership reuniting for a new film is itself a selling point.
Among their best-known joint work is Ritchie's directorial debut, which starred Statham. They have teamed up on multiple films since, and this announcement continues that run.
For Netflix, locking in a well-known actor-director pairing is an easy way to signal a film to a broad audience. For streaming titles not built around a theatrical release, that kind of name recognition tends to matter even more.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
The London Criminal Underworld Setting
The London criminal underworld setting overlaps with the kind of material Ritchie has built his career on. As a director known for British crime stories, he gives Netflix a premise that is easy to market.
At the same time, a streaming release aimed at a global audience raises the question of how the distinctly British setting will be presented. The film will need to work for viewers watching with subtitles or dubbing.
How the action and crime elements will be combined is not yet clear. The title suggests fighting and confrontation, but details will have to wait for future announcements.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
What to Watch For Next
At this point, all that is known is that the film has been announced. Co-stars, a release date and a detailed plot are not included in the confirmed claims. With production reportedly set for early 2027, casting news and other updates may roll out gradually.
The list of multiple production companies is another clue for reading future updates. Alongside Ritchie's company, Black Bear and Punch Palace are named, and follow-up reports should clarify how the production is structured.
Streaming films can roll out information differently than theatrical releases. With a gap between the announcement and the start of production, the pace of updates will be worth watching.
For now, readers should note that this is the seventh pairing of star and director. Judging the film itself can wait until a synopsis or footage arrives.
Sources: variety.com, deadline.com, hollywoodreporter.com, screenrant.com
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Questions
- What is 'Dogfight' about?
- It is a newly announced Netflix film described as being set in London's criminal underworld. Jason Statham stars, and Guy Ritchie directs, writes and produces.
- When will 'Dogfight' be released?
- No release or streaming date is included in the confirmed information. Production is reportedly scheduled to begin in early 2027.
- How many films have Statham and Ritchie made together?
- This is reported to be their seventh collaboration.
- Where will 'Dogfight' be filmed?
- Filming is expected to take place in the UK.
Sources
- Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie Reunite — Again — for Netflix Revenge Action Movie ‘Dogfight’ (variety.com)
- Jason Statham & Guy Ritchie Reunite For Netflix Feature ‘Dogfight’ (deadline.com)
- Jason Statham, Guy Ritchie Set Reunion on Netflix’s Revenge Action Film ‘Dogfight’ (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Jason Statham & Guy Ritchie Officially Reunite For New Netflix Crime Thriller (screenrant.com)