‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ trailer: Michael B. Jordan leads with panache in new take on the slick heist film
Michael B. Jordan is set to direct and star in a new remake of the heist film 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. The trailer, released on Thursday, showcases high-stakes action and a romantic subplot, with a theatrical release scheduled for March 2026.
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It highlights major developments in the entertainment industry regarding high-profile film remakes and directorial projects.
The trailer of Michael B. Jordan ’s upcoming film, The Thomas Crown Affair was unveiled by the makers on Thursday (July 30, 2026). The film marks Jordan’s second directorial venture after Creed III and also stars Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart.
The teaser trailer opens with visuals of Thomas Crown walking in a museum. He says that he has been taking risks all his life. “But last night it was different. I felt alive.” There are glimpses of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic painting Sunflowers, which seems to be Crown’s much loved prize across all his heists. He is then shown in a series of slick action sequences as he scales skyscrapers, engages in brawls and spends time with Arjona’s character during their romantic getaway.
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