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Halle Berry has unveiled the initial teaser for her upcoming heist drama “Crime 101” wherein an ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan will be there to support her. The film is set to be a high-stakes chase of a lot of thrill where its release date coincides with Valentine’s Day in 2026. The unannounced trailer that Berry has released has created a huge buzz around the project such that it is now considered one of the biggest events in early cinema next year.
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The Academy Award-winning actress coughed up the trailer and put out an adorable caption that was ‘Surprise! Here’s our new trailer for #Crime101,’ which was both straightforward and effective. The bridge is nothing more than a fast-paced montage of excitement and technique. From the contemplative moment, it then moves on right into a world where grand larcenies, double-crosses, and the glamorous world of organized crime are going on. Berry’s character seems to be the leading one as she gets to say ‘I make them disappear,’ the lines are at the same time cool and calculated, and she is also throwing a dangerous invitation to the characters of Hemsworth and Ruffalo. The trailer implies that there is a theft of insured diamonds going on, also there is a complicated plot the thief wants to stop—or maybe assist—him.
Surprise! 😉 Here’s our new trailer for #Crime101 starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and myself. Retweet if you’re seated for this on Feb 13. pic.twitter.com/owbNGAt944
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) January 10, 2026
The cast alone brought about a hot topic for discussions around it. The group consists of actors who are easily recognizable due to their iconic superhero roles, which the audience does not overlook. The very first online reaction was this meta-casting remark. One of the users commented, ‘Storm, Hulk, and Thor walk into a… Wait, who let Druig in here???’ and made a brilliant reference to the characters of Berry as Storm, Hemsworth as Thor, Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and Keoghan’s Marvel character Druig from ‘Eternals.’ By contrast, another user simply remarked, ‘Hulk, Thor, and Storm Woman in a Crime Movie is Cinema,’ thereby encapsulating the crossover appeal.
Nonetheless, it was not only the superheroes’ assembly novelty that besieged the people, but also the absolutely positive and in every way enthusiastic opinions concerning the project potential. One user commented, ‘The cast alone has me excited,’ while another was rhetorical asking, ‘A heist movie with Halle being all sexy and badass? I’m in!’ The trailer’s state-of-the-art look and high-energy also got praises, with one spectator pointing out, ‘First-class cast, razor-sharp visuals. That’s how you create hype.’
On the contrary, there were not so many people who liked it; the negatives were aimed at one actor in particular. Some remarks expressed the opinion that because of Ruffalo’s political activism is a good reason they would not go and see the film. ‘Sorry will not spend money if Ruffalo is in it. Man hates America,’ was one comment. Another one said, ‘I can’t watch it honey… it was a terrible time to include Ruffalo. I can’t take him seriously.’ This minority opinion sparked a counterargument from the opposing side, which claimed that the entire cast is a reason for going to cinema; hence, one eulogizer wrote, ‘Hemsworth, Ruffalo And Queen Halle Berry In The Same Movie Reeks Of Awesomeness.’
Amidst all the casting discussions, Halle Berry’s commanding performance was the one drawing most of the attention. Viewers were extremely pleased to see her play a major role in an action thriller. ‘Happy to see u flexing again mama,’ tweeted one viewer acknowledging her return to the arena where she has always prevailed. The trailer shows the audience different friction-laden situations of Berry such as tense discussions or even physical confrontations thus indicating a character that is both complicated and determined.
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The movie called ‘Crime101’ is a courtly, modern-day version of the heist genre focusing on the psyche and the precision of the upper class in crime instead of merely the violence. With a release date of February 2026, it is already the marketing campaign that is going to be creating the huge anticipation that is going to be enormous. The combination of A-list stars, a trusted genre, and the magnetic attraction of Berry is what makes a movie that is fit for the main theater. As one eager cinema-goer put it, ‘I’ll be in the theater then.’ The initial reveal has successfully laid the groundwork for what could easily be one of the very early highlights in next year’s cinema. The project was first announced with great fanfare. A stunning poster was also revealed to build excitement. The film is described as featuring an all-star cast. In other news, Berry has been busy with other ventures, including promoting her own intimacy gel.