The official trailer for The Thomas Crown Affair was released by the makers on July 30, 2026, giving audiences their first look at Michael B. Jordan in one of his most ambitious projects. The film marks Jordan’s second outing as a director after Creed III. Along with directing, he also plays the lead role in the movie. The cast includes Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart.
The trailer introduces Thomas Crown as a man who has spent his life taking risks. It begins with scenes of him walking through a museum while reflecting on his thrill seeking lifestyle. He says, “But last night it was different. I felt alive.” The preview then shifts into a series of fast paced moments filled with action and suspense. Viewers see Crown climbing skyscrapers, getting involved in intense fights and carrying out daring heists. The famous Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh also appears in the trailer, suggesting that the artwork plays an important role in the story and may be connected to Crown’s biggest mission.
Alongside the action, the trailer also hints at a romantic storyline between Michael B. Jordan’s character and the role played by Adria Arjona. The two are shown spending time together during a luxurious getaway, adding an emotional layer to the high stakes crime drama. The balance between stylish action, romance and suspense suggests that the film aims to deliver a modern take on the classic story while keeping the spirit of the original intact.
The Thomas Crown Affair is the second American remake of the 1968 classic starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. A previous remake was released in 1999, directed by John McTiernan, with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the lead roles. The latest version is based on the original story and screenplay by Alan R. Trustman, while the screenplay has been written by Drew Pearce and Jason Hall.
Michael B. Jordan was last seen in Sinners, where he portrayed twin brothers and earned an Academy Award for his performance. Earlier this year, he also voiced the lead character in the animated Netflix film Swapped. With Jordan once again taking on both directing and acting responsibilities, The Thomas Crown Affair is scheduled to arrive in theatres on March 5 next year.