By Any Means 2026
“The FBI couldn't crack it. So they called in the mob.”
What is By Any Means?
By Any Means is a film scheduled for release in 2026. The production spans the genres of history, crime, drama, and thriller, and carries an R rating with a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 2, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Australia, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Hammerstone Studios, Thunder Road, Freedom Principle
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,150,000
- Genres
- History, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
By Any Means is a film scheduled for release in 2026. The production spans the genres of history, crime, drama, and thriller, and carries an R rating with a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes. Set in 1960s Mississippi, the story follows young Black FBI agent Wayne Strider, who is sent to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. In order to handle the case, Strider is forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa. As the narrative unfolds, Strider finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where the lines of justice and vengeance begin to blur. Promotional material for the film notes that the Federal Bureau of Investigation could not crack the case, leading them to call in the mob. The film was released in the United States on September 4, 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A Black FBI rookie teams with a mafia hitman to stop murders of civil rights leaders.”
- Compelling period setting
- Tense partnership between law enforcement and mob
- Graphic violence may be intense
Watch it if you appreciate tense, morally ambiguous crime dramas set against the civil‑rights era.
The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What time period does the film take place in?
The story is set in the 1960s in Mississippi.
Who is the main protagonist?
The main protagonist is Wayne Strider, a young Black FBI agent.
Which criminal figure does the FBI agent work with?
He is forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a history, crime, drama, and thriller film.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes.