How to Make a Killing (2026)
How to Make a Killing is a 2026 French-British drama comedy thriller film directed by John Patton Ford from a screenplay by John Patton Ford. The film premiered in the United States on February 20, 2026.
The film focuses on the character Beckett Redfellow (Glen Powell) - a man who was "excluded" from his multimillionaire family at birth.
When he decides he wants to claim his inheritance, he begins a sinister plan: to eliminate every relative ahead of him in the line of succession. In this sense, that means a series of murders, deceptions, manipulations, and violence — all to become the sole heir.
The film is described as a dark, insidious, and satirical crime thriller—a mix of black comedy, thriller, and revenge drama. According to the official synopsis, "no matter how many relatives stand in his way, Beckett will stop at nothing to reclaim what he believes is his.".
Inspiration: The film draws inspiration — loosely — from the classic British crime comedy „Kind Hearts and Coronets“" since 1949.
Glenn Powell like Beckett — probably with an ambivalent image: charming, charismatic, but with deep, dark motives; with a highly conflicted role.
Margaret Qualley — can be played by someone close or an ally/comrade, whose role can complicate or enhance the drama.
Jessica Henwick, Ed Harris, Topher Grace and the rest — will almost certainly be part of the family or circle of the victims/leading characters, adding weight, conflict, and possibly unexpected twists.
We expect — because of the concept — a lot of dualities, moral dilemmas, betrayals, violence, tension, and unexpected twists.
The film has been described as a "revenge thriller" with elements of black comedy — a balance between darkness and irony, between violence and absurdity. In the trailer, the visual tone is stylish, elegant, but with a sense of danger — it is very likely that the production will rely on gloss + dark tension, something between a stay in high society and violent crime.
Because the plot involves multiple murders, intrigue, and moral decay, the atmosphere is likely to be gritty, tense, and cynical — not for everyone, but for viewers who appreciate dark stories with a sense of black humor.
If everything is done well: acting, script, direction, balance between comedy and thriller — "„How to Make a Killing“" could become a memorable, emotionally charged film.
