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Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest is an upcoming American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee and written by William Alan Fox. It serves as an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's *High and Low*, which was itself based on Ed McBain's novel *King's Ransom*. The film features a star-studded cast including Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, and ASAP Rocky.

2 days ago : Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Reunite in 'Highest 2 Lowest' Crime Thriller

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, updates Akira Kurosawa's crime masterpiece. The film has a poster and runtime has been revealed before the trailer release.

1959: Publication of 'King's Ransom'

In 1959, Ed McBain (Evan Hunter) published the novel 'King's Ransom'. This novel served as a loose basis for 'Highest 2 Lowest'.

1963: Release of 'High and Low'

In 1963, Akira Kurosawa's Japanese film 'High and Low' was released. This film served as a basis for 'Highest 2 Lowest'.

2006: Release of 'Inside Man'

In 2006, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington collaborated on the movie 'Inside Man'.

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February 2024: Film Announcement

In February 2024, the film 'Highest 2 Lowest' was announced, with A24, Todd Black for Escape Artists, and Jason Michael Berman for Mandalay Pictures producing. Spike Lee was named as director and executive producer.

March 4, 2024: Principal Photography Begins

On March 4, 2024, principal photography for 'Highest 2 Lowest' began in New York City with Matthew Libatique as cinematographer.

April 2025: Cannes Film Festival Premiere Confirmed

In April 2025, Thierry Frémaux confirmed that 'Highest 2 Lowest' would premiere out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.

May 2025: Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

In May 2025, 'Highest 2 Lowest' is scheduled to premiere out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival.

August 22, 2025: Theatrical Release in the United States

On August 22, 2025, 'Highest 2 Lowest' is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States by A24.

September 5, 2025: Release on Apple TV+

On September 5, 2025, 'Highest 2 Lowest' is scheduled to be available on Apple TV+.