Following the unexpected box office success of The Beekeeper, speculation is growing that Jason Statham may return for a high-octane sequel. While no official confirmation has been made, sources close to the project suggest that The Beekeeper 2 is already in early development, with director David Ayer potentially returning to helm the film.

Though plot details remain under wraps, rumors suggest that The Beekeeper 2 will expand on the shadowy organization introduced in the first film. Statham’s Adam Clay, a former operative of the secretive “Beekeepers” program, is said to be facing an even greater conspiracy—one that could take his war on corruption to an international scale.

Some reports indicate that the sequel could introduce a new antagonist, possibly played by an A-list actor, with names like Idris Elba and Javier Bardem being floated as potential foes for Statham’s no-nonsense action hero. Additionally, fans speculate that Emmy Raver-Lampman’s FBI agent Verona Parker may return, possibly forced to work alongside Clay despite their initial conflict.