Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have reunited for "Highest 2 Lowest," marking their fifth collaboration after nearly two decades. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, where Lee shared insights into their reconnection.
Lee noted the ease of working with Washington again, despite the 18-year gap since "Inside Man." "Highest 2 Lowest" is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low." Washington received an honorary Palme d'Or at the premiere.
Scheduled for release on August 22, 2025, in the United States, "Highest 2 Lowest" received a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes. The film also stars Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, and Ice Spice. It will be available on Apple TV+ starting September 5, 2025.