By Any Means

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Director:

Elegance Bratton

Producer:

Chester Algernal Gordon, Elegance Bratton, Basil Iwanyk

Writer:

Sascha Penn

Release Date:

Sep 4, 2026

Synopsis

Based on a true story, a young Black FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.

Cast

  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Giancarlo Esposito
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
  • David Strathairn
  • Josh Lucas
  • Ethan Embry
  • Nicole Beharie
  • LisaGay Hamilton
  • Alanna Masterson
  • LaChanze

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  • Sep 3, 2026

    Did u know mark Wahlberg hates crime? For more info search up ‘mark Wahlberg hate crime’

    94 Likes
    Jasper
    Jasper
    Sep 2, 2026

    Wahlbergs nose in this film might be the most shocking thing I’ve seen this year

    17 Likes
    Benzwoosh
    Benzwoosh
    Sep 3, 2026

    Pretty grim stuff that feels particularly relevant to politics today. Nicely shot and performed. It doesn’t rekon with the murky morality of this as much as I thought it was going to. Certainly it’s a big part of it but it wasn’t nearly as difficult as it could have been,…

    7 Likes
    Robert Woods
    Robert Woods
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    Sep 3, 2026

    A bit formulaic, but has a lot of style and strong lead performances

    9 Likes
    Nick L'Barrow
    Nick L'Barrow
    Sep 2, 2026

    La souris d’UGC qui voulait profiter du film en faisant des allers/retours sur les escaliers de la salle nous aura bien diverti (je n’étais pas totalement serein en vrai). Respect, encore une fois, au frérot du « o’gratiné » pour ces tacos et cette discussion durant…

    4 Likes
    nab1kb
    nab1kb
    Sep 2, 2026

    #ByAnyMeans has a killer premise based on true events in 1966 Mississippi — a potboiler crime story. Alas, it was directed with such low energy that it zips off all the tension and excitement of the film. It could've been a crackerjack, no-holds-barred crime thriller, but…

    3 Likes
    Robert Ronny
    Robert Ronny
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    Aug 30, 2026

    Mark Wahlberg as Mark Wahlberg.

    7 Likes
    vincent
    vincent
    Sep 3, 2026

    Violent Justice extinguishing racism. Maybe we need some more of this in real life to temper white dominance that is a facade of fear and weakness.

    6 Likes
    Brett Mendezona
    Brett Mendezona
    Aug 26, 2026

    Mark Wahlberg beating people up and calling them derogatory slurs, while having so much fun? My guy has prepared for this role since the age of 16.

    13 Likes
    mikkel abel
    mikkel abel
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does By Any Means come out in theaters?
September 4, 2026 is the release date.
Is By Any Means (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
What's By Any Means (2026) about?
Based on a true story, a young Black FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.
Who's the cast of By Any Means (2026)?
  • Mark Wahlberg as Greg Scarpa
  • Giancarlo Esposito
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
  • David Strathairn
  • Josh Lucas
  • Ethan Embry
  • Nicole Beharie
  • LisaGay Hamilton
  • Alanna Masterson as Connie Scarpa
  • LaChanze
Who's the director behind By Any Means (2026)?
Elegance Bratton directed By Any Means (2026).
Who produced By Any Means (2026)?
Chester Algernal Gordon, Elegance Bratton and Basil Iwanyk produced By Any Means (2026).
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