The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew is a 2026 action-comedy set in Hawaii that centers on two estranged half-brothers, Jonny Hale and James Hale, played by Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. After their father's mysterious death, the pair are forced back into each other's orbit and into a dangerous investigation that exposes buried family secrets, shifting loyalties, and a wider conspiracy. As the brothers clash, bicker, and reluctantly team up, the film mixes crime-mystery stakes with big, physical action and wry humor. The setup leans on the contrast between Momoa's fast-talking, chaotic energy and Bautista's gruffer, more restrained presence, while the story moves through car chases, hand-to-hand fights, and escalating tension around the family's past. The result is a glossy, buddy-driven thriller that plays like a loud, scenic, and lightly sentimental reunion turned into a criminal caper. (metacritic.com)

Critical reception for The Wrecking Crew is generally favorable, with Metacritic showing a 67/100 Metascore and a 6.2 user score, suggesting a movie that landed better with many critics and viewers than its familiar setup might imply. The strongest reactions praise the chemistry between Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, plus the brisk pacing of the action scenes and the film's playful tone. Outlets highlighted in Metacritic's review roundup, including The New York Times and Collider, described the film as energetic, fun, and elevated by the leads' dynamic, while also noting that the plot and family-conspiracy material can feel familiar or underdeveloped. User feedback on Metacritic is similarly mixed-to-positive: many viewers call it a solid popcorn watch, though some complain about cliché beats, uneven jokes, or a weak script. Overall, the consensus is that the movie succeeds most when it embraces its goofy, muscular buddy-movie identity rather than trying to be more serious than it needs to be. (metacritic.com)