The Beekeeper 2: Statham's Avenger Goes Global Like John Wick

Jason Statham's The Beekeeper 2 may take things in the same direction as the John Wick franchise. Updates about the sequel have been more frequent lately, thanks to director Timo Tjahjanto's promotion for Nobody 2. Since its release, The Beekeeper has become a streaming success due to its energetic action and Statham's lead performance.

Another reason for that success, though, is its status as a John Wick clone. Since John Wick released in 2014, several movies have followed the plot of a retired assassin who is drawn back into the game due to an emotional connection. The Beekeeper is no different, with Statham's character Adam Clay going back to his roots after his neighbor was caught in a phishing scam.

The ending of The Beekeeper sets up a sequel in the way John Wick did, by hinting at a deeper world of assassins and the rules they play by. With The Beekeeper 2, then, the franchise is expected to delve into exactly that. Moreover, a recent update about the film's production hints that The Beekeeper 2 is continuing its John Wick similarities in one key way.

The Key Similarity: A Global Story

Here's the kicker: the similarity in question is taking the story of The Beekeeper 2 global. The first movie was set predominantly in Massachusetts, with Statham's Adam hunting down his enemies in locations like Springfield and Boston. The first John Wick movie was similar, with the entire movie being set within New York City.

With The Beekeeper 2, however, this is set to change. The director of the upcoming sequel, Timo Tjahjanto, has provided updates about The Beekeeper 2's filming locations during press events for Nobody 2. Tjahjanto revealed that he was in London scouting locations for filming, implying that The Beekeeper 2 could partly take place in the English capital.

Not only could this hint at The Beekeeper 2 exploring Statham's backstory as Adam Clay, but it also confirms the story of the sequel will be international. What exactly Clay will be facing in the sequel is unknown, but the expansive filming locations may prove that the story is taking place outside of Massachusetts.

Following John Wick: Chapter 2's Playbook

This emulates John Wick: Chapter 2, which took its titular character on an international adventure. A large portion of John Wick: Chapter 2 takes place in Rome, Italy. The sequence sees John trying to assassinate a character named Gianna, leading him into conflict with several of her bodyguards, including Common's Cassian.

In this way, The Beekeeper franchise is continuing to parallel John Wick. It seems as though The Beekeeper 2 will explore Adam Clay's past, with the director also commenting on how he wants to explore more of the absurd world of secret assassins, much like the John Wick sequels did. For these reasons, and The Beekeeper 2's international story, the John Wick comparisons will continue.

What This Means for The Beekeeper 2

As of 2026, the action sequel is still buzzing in pre-production and development conversations. Fans are hungry for more Adam Clay, and the international direction gives the franchise room to stretch its wings. Here's a quick look at how the two series stack up:

The Beekeeper 2 can use this bigger canvas to explore questions the first film only teased. Who trained Adam Clay? What are the full rules of the Beekeepers? How deep does the conspiracy go? These are the kinds of details that made John Wick's world so addictive, and they're exactly what a sequel needs to avoid feeling like a simple retread.

Of course, there's a risk. If The Beekeeper 2 leans too hard on John Wick's blueprint, it might feel like a copy instead of a companion. The franchise needs to keep Statham's gruff charm, the brutal practical action, and the slightly absurd secret-society logic that made the first movie such a streaming hit. When it does that, the international expansion feels like a natural next step rather than a gimmick.

Will The Beekeeper 2 simply mimic John Wick, or will it find its own hive? That's the question 2026 audiences are buzzing about. For now, all signs point to Adam Clay packing his bags, leaving Massachusetts behind, and stepping into a much bigger, deadlier world. 🐝💥

So, yeah, the John Wick comparisons aren't going anywhere. But if Timo Tjahjanto and Jason Statham play their cards right, neither is The Beekeeper. The sequel has the pieces to build something bigger, weirder, and just as satisfying. The only thing left to do is wait and see what kind of swarm Clay walks into next.