By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS Movie Entertainment News
LAS VEGAS, NV — (June 3, 2026) — Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first official trailer for By Any Means, an upcoming historical crime thriller inspired by true events that places Academy Award-nominated actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II alongside Mark Wahlberg in one of the year’s most anticipated dramatic releases.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn, By Any Means explores a turbulent chapter of American history during the Civil Rights Movement. The film follows a young Black FBI agent who is assigned to investigate a series of brutal murders targeting civil rights leaders in Mississippi during the 1960s.
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As the investigation deepens, the agent is unexpectedly paired with notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. Together, the unlikely partners embark on a dangerous mission where the pursuit of justice increasingly blurs the line between law enforcement and vengeance.
The film’s official synopsis states:
“The FBI pairs a young African-American agent with Greg Scarpa, the most notorious hitman in mafia history, to solve the murder of a civil rights activist in 1966 Mississippi.”
The trailer highlights the growing tension between the two men as they navigate racial divisions, organized crime, political corruption, and escalating violence. With powerful performances, striking cinematography, and a gripping historical backdrop, By Any Means appears poised to become one of the standout crime dramas of 2026.
Watch By Any Means Official Trailer
Beyond its crime-thriller elements, By Any Means explores themes of justice, race, power, and morality during one of the most volatile periods in modern American history. The film asks how far individuals should go when traditional institutions fail to protect those they were created to serve.
Joining Abdul-Mateen II and Wahlberg is an impressive ensemble cast that includes Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze, Ethan Embry, David Strathairn, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Production Credits
Directed By: Elegance Bratton
Written By: Sascha Penn
Cinematography: Ante Cheng
Producers
- Alex Lebovici
- Chester Algernal Gordon
- Elegance Bratton
- Basil Iwanyk
- Erica Lee
- Mark Wahlberg
- Stephen Levinson
Distributor
Release Date
September 4, 2026
Country of Origin
United States
Copyright © 2026 Paramount Pictures
With its powerful historical setting, star-studded cast, and true-story inspiration, By Any Means is shaping up to be a major theatrical release heading into the fall movie season.
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