Crime 101 (2026)

When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.

Hemsworth's Hero Worship: Chris Hemsworth's character, Mike Davis, is a big fan of Steve McQueen, and the film includes homages to McQueen's classic heist movies like The Thomas Crown Affair and The Getaway.
Freeway Focus: The film's title, Crime 101, has a double meaning. It refers to both an introductory course, and California's Highway 101, the primary route used by Hemsworth's character to escape after robberies.
Pascal's Near Miss: Pedro Pascal was originally in talks to star alongside Chris Hemsworth, but he had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Mark Ruffalo ultimately joined the cast in his place.
Berry's Backing: Halle Berry publicly praised Chris Hemsworth for standing up for her during filming. She said she instantly became a lifelong fan and supporter because of his actions.
Director's Inspiration: Director Bart Layton aimed to recapture the feel of intelligent, grown-up "Saturday-night popcorn movies" like Michael Mann's Thief and Heat, incorporating homages to those iconic LA crime stories.