Netflix Greenlights Guy Ritchie's Dogfight With Jason Statham
The stylized London crime revenge film marks the seventh collaboration between Ritchie and Statham.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Netflix has announced Dogfight, a revenge actioner written, directed and produced by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham. The film is set in the London criminal underworld and is scheduled to begin production in early 2027 in the U.K.
Why it matters
The project extends a long-running partnership that began when Ritchie gave Statham his first film role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998. It also signals Netflix's continued investment in big-name action filmmaking for international audiences.
The announcement is the seventh Ritchie-Statham collaboration, dating to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998. Financial terms, budget and distribution beyond the announced partners remain undisclosed.
The players
Guy Ritchie
British filmmaker known for crime comedies such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, who is writing, directing and producing Dogfight.
Jason Statham
English actor known for action roles in films including the Transporter and Expendables franchises, who stars in Dogfight.
Netflix
Global streaming service that announced Dogfight and has expanded into producing and financing original feature films.
Black Bear Pictures
Independent production and distribution company that is producing Dogfight alongside Toff Guy Films and Punch Palace Productions.
The details
Ritchie will write, direct and produce the film while Statham stars, with production handled by Black Bear Pictures, Toff Guy Films and Punch Palace Productions. Producers include Ritchie, Statham, Ivan Atkinson and John Friedberg, and filming will take place in the U.K.
Timeline
1998: Ritchie gave Statham his first film role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Earlier in 2026: Principal photography wrapped on Viva La Madness, which Black Bear is distributing in North America.
Early 2027: Production on Dogfight is scheduled to commence.
Industry Dynamics
The project continues a director-actor partnership that has persisted since Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, when Ritchie cast Statham in his first film role. Its move to Netflix reflects the streamer's pursuit of established action talent for internationally distributed films.
Dogfight will be available through Netflix's streaming platform once released, according to the announced arrangement. No release window or subscription details have been announced yet.
The takeaway
The Dogfight announcement shows how long-running creative partnerships can carry into new streaming-era productions. Readers interested in the project can follow its progress as production approaches in 2027.
What happens next
Production on Dogfight is scheduled to commence in early 2027, with filming in the U.K.
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