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Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper are developing an Ocean’s prequel centered on Danny and Debbie Ocean’s parents, with a star-studded lineup including Vicky Krieps, George McKay, Omar Sy, Monica Barbaro, Josh Gad, and Wagner Moura (the villain). Filming is set for 1963 around the Grand Prix in Paris and the south of France, with Robbie producing via LuckyChap and Cooper directing and producing.
Josh Gad has signed on for Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s prequel at Warner Bros., joining a starry ensemble as production moves toward a 2027 release. Cooper wrote the screenplay and will direct, with Robbie and Cooper producing; the untitled period heist film, based on Ocean’s Eleven characters, is set around the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix and is slated for June 25, 2027.
Warner Bros. is developing Oceans, a Margot Robbie–Bradley Cooper-led prequel about the parents of Danny Ocean plotting a high-stakes heist during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, with filming set to begin in October for a 2027 release and potential returns from the original cast.
Warner Bros. has lined up release dates for several upcoming projects: The Flood, a sci-fi thriller from Amblin directed and written by Zach Cregger, is set for August 11, 2028; the Weapons spinoff Gladys lands September 8, 2028 (Cregger producing and co-writing with Zach Shields); an Ocean's prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper is dated June 25, 2027 with Cooper directing; Final Destination 7 on May 12, 2028; The Revenge of La Llorona on April 9, 2027; and Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Joan of Arc film on November 22, 2028.
Warner Bros. unveiled a broad 2027–2028 release calendar at CinemaCon, adding an Ocean’s prequel (June 25, 2027) and a Gladys spin‑off (Sept. 8, 2028) alongside titles like The Revenge of La Llorona (April 9, 2027), Evil Dead Wrath (April 7, 2028), Final Destination 7 (May 12, 2028), Zach Cregger’s The Flood (Aug. 11, 2028) and an untitled Baz Luhrmann Joan of Arc project; the timing could shift if Warner Bros.’ sale to Paramount Skydance proceeds. Executives acknowledged not every film will succeed but said the slate will expand, with plans to unveil 14 movies in 2026 and 18 in 2027.
Bradley Cooper is officially set to write, direct and star in an Ocean’s prequel for Warner Bros., with Margot Robbie producing via her LuckyChap banner. The film has a June 25, 2027 release date and, per Robbie, will explore Danny Ocean’s origins by showing his parents. The CinemaCon presentation also highlighted other upcoming releases, and former Ocean’s attaché Lee Isaac Chung had recently departed due to creative differences.
Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie’s Ocean’s prequel due to creative differences, in what Warner Bros. and LuckyChap call an amicable split. A new director is being sought, while Robbie remains attached as star and producer. The project, written by Carrie Solomon and based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell, continues in development amid broader studio changes related to Paramount’s merger.
Director Lee Isaac Chung leaves the Margot Robbie–led Ocean’s prequel over creative differences, making him the second filmmaker to depart after Jay Roach; Carrie Solomon is writing, with the story set in 1960s Europe before Ocean’s Eleven, while Warner Bros. and LuckyChap emphasize ongoing collaboration for future projects.
Margot Robbie is developing an Ocean's franchise prequel and has reportedly cast Bradley Cooper in the film, which is directed by Lee Isaac Chung. The project has undergone several changes in casting and direction plans, with no official title announced yet, and is set in the early 1960s around the time of the original Ocean's Eleven.
Bradley Cooper is in talks to star alongside Margot Robbie in an upcoming Ocean's prequel directed by Lee Isaac Chung, set in 1960s Europe, with production by Robbie's LuckyChap. The film is part of the popular Ocean's franchise, which has grossed over $1.4 billion globally, and will be followed by Ocean's 14 featuring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
Bradley Cooper is in negotiations to star alongside Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.' Ocean's prequel, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, with filming set to begin next year. The project is a prequel with a secretive plot, and Cooper's involvement aligns with his ongoing work at Warner Bros., including his upcoming film 'Is This Thing On?'.
Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct a prequel in the Ocean's film series, with Margot Robbie producing. The project is still in development, with no cast announced, but it promises to involve classic heist elements. Chung, known for 'Minari' and 'Twisters,' brings versatility to the project, which is based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell. The film aims to continue the successful franchise that has grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.
Lee Isaac Chung, known for 'Minari' and 'Twisters,' is in talks to direct an upcoming 'Ocean's' prequel for Warner Bros, with the project still in early development and plot details under wraps.
George Clooney expressed his support for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling potentially playing his character's parents in the upcoming prequel to the "Ocean's Eleven" franchise. Clooney believes it "makes sense" and is excited for audiences to experience the film. The prequel, set in 1960s Monte Carlo, is being produced by Robbie's company and directed by Jay Roach. While not officially confirmed, Roach is confident that Robbie and Gosling will do justice to the franchise. The film will be the first "Ocean's" installment since the 2018 female-driven spinoff "Ocean's Eight." Robbie and Gosling recently earned Golden Globe nominations for their roles in "Barbie."