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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is an upcoming American black comedy heist film directed by Frankie Shaw.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is an upcoming American black comedy heist film directed by Frankie Shaw. It is adapted from the graphic novel by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss and is scheduled for release by Amazon MGM Studios under the Orion Pictures label in August 2026.

Premise

The story centers on Paige, who tries to stop her grandfather from returning to crime after a group of criminals demands that he join one last job. She responds by enlisting her friends to carry out the robbery first.

Production

The film is directed by Frankie Shaw and written by Shaw and Matt Robinson, based on the graphic novel by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss. Reports identify Amazon MGM Studios and Orion Pictures as the distributor.

Cast

Publicly reported cast information includes Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, Spike Fearn, Teresa Palmer, and Jim Sturgess. Additional cast details may change before release.

Release

The film has been reported as scheduled for an August 2026 release in the United States. Earlier reports and listings have varied, so the date should be treated as subject to confirmation.

Key facts

  • The film is an adaptation of the 2017 graphic novel 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.
  • Frankie Shaw is credited as the director.
  • The film is described as a black comedy heist story.
  • Amazon MGM Studios is set to release the film through its Orion Pictures label.
  • Reported cast members include Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, Spike Fearn, Teresa Palmer, and Jim Sturgess.
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Canadian context

No specific Canadian connection is identified in the available sources, although the film may interest Canadian audiences through its theatrical and streaming release plans.

Frequently asked questions

What is 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank?
It is an upcoming American black comedy heist film adapted from a graphic novel of the same name.
Who directed 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank?
Frankie Shaw is the film's director.
What is the film based on?
It is based on the graphic novel 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss.
Who stars in the film?
Reported cast members include Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, Spike Fearn, Teresa Palmer, and Jim Sturgess.
When will it be released?
It is scheduled for release in August 2026, according to available listings.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4_Kids_Walk_Into_a_Bank
    Supports: Identifies the film as an upcoming American black comedy heist film, directed by Frankie Shaw, and scheduled for release in August 2026 by Amazon MGM Studios through Orion Pictures.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/4_kids_walk_into_a_bank
    Supports: Provides the premise involving Paige, her grandfather, and the friends who plan to rob the bank first.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13071984/news/
    Supports: Reports on cast information and the plot involving Liam Neeson's character, his granddaughter Paige, and the planned heist.
  4. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m18776/4-kids-walk-into-a-bank
    Supports: Lists the project as in development and notes it is based on the graphic novel by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss.