Momoa and Bautista Team Up in Action-Comedy 'The Wrecking Crew' on Prime Video

Action stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista premiered their R-rated action-comedy, *The Wrecking Crew*, on the Prime Video streaming platform today, January 28, 2026. The film, which has garnered positive early critical reception, centers on estranged half-brothers who must reunite in Hawaii to investigate their father's suspicious death. Director Ángel Manuel Soto, known for *Blue Beetle*, helms the narrative, which was penned by Jonathan Tropper.

The production credits include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 6th & Idaho Productions, Hard J Productions, and Reunion Pacific Entertainment, with distribution managed by Amazon MGM Studios. Critics have frequently highlighted the undeniable on-screen chemistry and comedic timing between Momoa and Bautista as the film's strongest element. Bautista portrays James Hale, the disciplined Navy SEAL brother, while Momoa embodies Jonny Hale, the more impulsive police officer. This dynamic between Momoa's high energy and Bautista's stoic presence is cited as elevating the film beyond its familiar narrative structure.

While the plot adheres to established buddy-cop action tropes, the execution is proving highly entertaining, featuring explosive sequences and unfiltered humor. The narrative involves the brothers uncovering a dangerous criminal conspiracy in Hawaii that threatens the islands, a plot that draws comparisons to classic films like *Lethal Weapon*. The film reportedly cycles between family trauma drama, noir elements, and intense action sequences, with the latter consistently praised for their energy and design.

Principal photography for the 122-minute feature commenced on October 5, 2024, with filming taking place in both Hawaii, including scenes set in Chinatown and on the H3 highway, and New Zealand. The project originated from an idea conceived by Tropper, Momoa, and Bautista in 2021, leading to a four-way bidding war that MGM ultimately won. The film held a theatrical premiere in New York City at the Regal Times Square on January 15, 2026, preceding its global streaming debut. Early consensus indicates a strong performance from the duo, with the film holding a 78% positive score based on 18 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The supporting ensemble cast includes Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin, who plays Jonny's banker paramour, Valentina. The score was composed by Bobby Krlic, marking his second collaboration with Soto following *Blue Beetle*. Director Soto confirmed that while Amazon MGM Studios supported the film's energy, the violence was slightly toned down in a collaborative decision he felt benefited the final product.