New Ocean's Eleven prequel confirms fascinating details
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- Margot Robbie reveals details about the Ocean's Eleven prequel, with Bradley Cooper set to direct and star, set in 1962.
Ocean's Eleven prequel announced with exciting details
The arrival of a new film in the Ocean's Eleven franchise has been confirmed, and the details are promising. During an appearance at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026, Margot Robbie revealed the concept for the prequel. It will focus on Danny Ocean's parents and take place during the iconic 1962 Monaco Grand Prix.
Premise and setting
Margot Robbie revealed that the film is about "two masterminds who taught Danny Ocean everything he knows - his parents." That gives the franchise a unique twist by telling a story set before the events of the first Ocean's film, which was released in 2001 and starred George Clooney as Danny Ocean. The idea behind the prequel is to zoom in on the dynamic and the heists these characters pulled off in their prime.
Bradley Cooper on board
One of the most exciting parts of this production is that Bradley Cooper has officially been set as writer, director and lead actor. Cooper was originally being considered to helm the film after two other filmmakers, Jay Roach and Lee Isaac Chung, stepped away from the project. As writer, he will be responsible for the script, while Robbie is also producing through her LuckyChap banner.
Cast and production
Alongside Margot Robbie, who is playing one of the lead roles, Ryan Gosling was initially set to co-star. However, he left the project in the fall of last year. The screenplay will be handled by Carrie Solomon, who is overseeing the story centered on the intense world of theft and strategy.
The film is scheduled to go into production in 2026, with a theatrical release set for June 25, 2027.
Timeline
April 14, 2026: Margot Robbie confirms development of the Ocean's Eleven prequel during CinemaCon.
March 2026: Bradley Cooper is considered for the roles of writer, director and lead actor after earlier filmmakers leave the production.
2027: The film is part of Warner Bros.' slate, with release planned for June 2027.
While we now know more about this exciting addition to the Ocean's franchise, little is known about the other upcoming film in the series. George Clooney is involved in developing a new sequel, with the original cast returning for another heist in their later years. More information on that project is not available yet, but fans of the franchise can look forward to more news in the future.
