Guy Ritchie is having a banner year, and he's not slowing down. After dropping the second season of The Gentlemen on Netflix and the return of his Paramount+ crime saga MobLand, the prolific filmmaker is already teasing his next big-screen venture. The first trailer for Wife and Dog has arrived, and it shows Benedict Cumberbatch stepping into a role that's a far cry from Sherlock Holmes.
The teaser wastes no time establishing the tone: a wealthy family, a power struggle, and a whole lot of betrayal. Anthony Hopkins sets the stage, delivering a monologue that hints at the ruthless dynamics at play. Then Cumberbatch's character, seemingly pushed to his limit, unleashes a fury that echoes John Wick's legendary rampage. It's a thrilling glimpse that promises Ritchie's signature blend of sharp dialogue and explosive action.
Joining Cumberbatch are heavyweights like Rosamund Pike, Paddy Considine, James Norton, and Cosmo Jarvis. Ritchie has history with several of them—Considine appears in MobLand, and Pike starred in his recent In the Grey, which has been climbing streaming charts after a modest theatrical run. But this marks the first collaboration between Ritchie and Cumberbatch, a pairing that fans have long speculated about, especially given Ritchie's own forays into Sherlock Holmes lore with his two films and the upcoming Young Sherlock series.
The film's logline reads: "The relentless greed of the Fairbank family and their associates fuels betrayal and murder in the battle for succession." That premise, combined with the teaser's visuals, suggests a story that could easily sit alongside Ritchie's acclaimed TV work. In fact, the vibe feels like a cinematic fusion of The Gentlemen and MobLand, with a dash of Succession-style family drama thrown in for good measure.
While comparisons to John Wick are inevitable, the more apt reference might be to Jason Statham, a frequent Ritchie collaborator. Statham and Ritchie are currently working on Viva La Madness, and Cumberbatch's physicality in the teaser certainly channels that same gritty energy. It's a side of the actor we haven't seen much of, and it's electrifying.
Wife and Dog is set to hit theaters on February 19, 2027. Until then, fans can catch Ritchie's other projects, including In the Grey's streaming success and the second season of The Gentlemen. For those who can't get enough of Ritchie's crime-filled worlds, this new film looks like another must-watch.
Stay tuned for more updates on Wife and Dog as the release date approaches.
