Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista star as estranged half-brothers in the action comedy-drama The Wrecking Crew, directed by Angel Manuel Soto. The film, set in Hawaii, follows their investigation into their father's suspicious death amid a conspiracy involving Yakuza and local mobsters. It debuts on Prime Video on January 28, 2026, with an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Wrecking Crew marks the first tailor-made co-starring vehicle for Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, following their previous collaboration in the Apple TV+ series See. In the film, Bautista plays James Hale, a disciplined U.S. Navy SEAL commander living in Hawaii with his wife Leila (Roimata Fox) and children Lani (Maia Kealoha) and Kai (Josua Tuivavalagi). Momoa portrays Jonny, a wayward police detective from Oklahoma in a strained relationship with his partner Valentina (Morena Baccarin).
The story begins with the suspicious hit-and-run death of their father, Walter (Brian Keaulana), a private detective in Honolulu. Jonny returns to Hawaii for the funeral, reuniting with James after 20 years of estrangement. Assisted by Walter's offsider Pika (Jacob Batalon), the half-brothers uncover a conspiracy tied to shady property developments affecting indigenous Hawaiian communities, involving Yakuza led by assassin Nakamura (Miyavi) and businessman Marcus Robichaux (Claes Bang).
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, known for Blue Beetle, the screenplay by Jonathan Tropper blends buddy humor, family drama, and high-octane action. Highlights include a fight sequence where Jonny dispatches Yakuza goons while in a lavalava, an extended highway chase with helicopters and motorcycles, and a bloody finale homage to Oldboy. The film earns its R rating for graphic violence, shot in Hawaii and New Zealand locations.
Critics note the stars' strong chemistry and the film's energetic execution, though the comedy and drama occasionally falter. Supporting roles feature Temuera Morrison as the Governor, Stephen Root as a local detective, and Frankie Adams as a family member. With a runtime of 122 minutes, The Wrecking Crew promises appeal for action fans, bypassing theaters for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
