The internet just got its first official glimpse of one of the most anticipated action match-ups in recent memory: Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista going full throttle in The Wrecking Crew, the upcoming high-octane action thriller that’s already generating massive buzz. The newly released first-look images and brief footage snippet show the two powerhouse actors standing side-by-side in tactical gear, weapons drawn, surrounded by smoke and debris—promising exactly what fans have been craving: raw physicality, relentless momentum, and pure cinematic destruction.
Directed by David Leitch (the visionary behind Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Bullet Train), The Wrecking Crew is shaping up to be a relentless, no-holds-barred action spectacle. The story follows two elite operatives—Momoa’s character, a volatile ex-special forces mercenary known for his brutal efficiency and unpredictable temper, and Bautista’s role, a seasoned, battle-hardened enforcer who operates by his own strict code—who are forced to team up on a near-impossible black-ops mission. Their target: a shadowy criminal syndicate that has stolen a weapon capable of destabilizing entire cities. The catch? They have only 48 hours, no backup, and zero trust in each other.
From the very first leaked stills, the visual language is unmistakable. Momoa appears in a dark, rugged tactical vest, hair wild, knuckles bloodied, exuding that signature feral charisma that made him a global star in Aquaman and Dune. Bautista, towering and imposing, wears a reinforced combat jacket, scars visible on his arms, eyes locked in cold focus—the same unstoppable presence that made him a fan favorite as Drax and in Blade Runner 2049. The two stand back-to-back in one shot, weapons raised, city skyline burning in the background. Another image shows Momoa mid-leap off a collapsing rooftop while Bautista fires a heavy shotgun into pursuing enemies. The aesthetic screams high-stakes, high-body-count action cinema.
The chemistry between the two leads is already palpable in the stills. Momoa brings reckless, almost anarchic energy—grinning through blood, improvising weapons, flipping off danger—while Bautista plays the grounded counterweight: methodical, brutal, and unflinchingly loyal to the mission (even if he doesn’t like his partner). Their contrasting styles—wild vs. controlled, chaotic vs. disciplined—are expected to fuel both explosive set pieces and sharp, sarcastic banter that should feel natural rather than forced.
Leitch’s signature style is evident even in the limited first-look material: kinetic, long-take fight choreography, practical stunts, and environments that become weapons themselves. Early reports describe sequences involving a high-speed chase through an abandoned industrial district, a brutal hand-to-hand brawl on a rain-slicked rooftop, and a multi-level shootout inside a collapsing skyscraper. The director has promised “the most ambitious practical action sequences I’ve ever shot,” and the images certainly back up that claim.
The supporting cast adds serious firepower to the project. Ana de Armas is rumored to play a former intelligence operative with her own agenda, while Idris Elba reportedly appears as the shadowy puppet-master pulling strings behind the syndicate. Smaller roles are expected to feature actors like Henry Golding, Sofia Boutella, and Denzel Washington Jr.—though nothing is officially confirmed yet.
Fans on social media have already lost their minds over the pairing. The combination of Momoa’s larger-than-life physicality and Bautista’s sheer screen-dominating presence has people calling it “the action duo we’ve waited decades for.” Memes, fan edits, and mock trailers flooded X and TikTok within hours of the first-look drop, with captions ranging from “This is what peak male performance looks like” to “If they don’t break the internet with this movie, I will riot.”
The film is being positioned as a return to pure, unapologetic action cinema—no superpowers, no capes, just two incredibly strong men trying to survive impossible odds. Leitch has openly said the goal is to create “the kind of movie that makes you want to stand up and cheer in the theater.” Judging by the first images—blood, sweat, fire, and two absolute titans tearing through everything in their path—the movie is well on its way to delivering exactly that.
Production is currently underway in Eastern Europe, with principal photography expected to wrap in mid-2026. The Wrecking Crew is targeting a theatrical release in late 2027, positioning it as one of the biggest action tentpoles of the year. With the first-look images already generating this level of excitement, expectations are sky-high.
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista are about to collide in the most spectacular way possible. The Wrecking Crew isn’t just a movie—it’s a promise of brutal, beautiful chaos. And if these early visuals are any indication, it’s going to deliver in ways that will leave audiences bruised, exhilarated, and begging for more.
