Honestly, it feels like Michael B. Jordan never sleeps. If you've been tracking his career since the Fruitvale Station days, you know the man has this relentless, almost frantic drive to not just be a "movie star" but a genuine mogul. We’re sitting here in 2026, and the landscape of his career has shifted massively after the box office explosion of Sinners last year. That vampire flick with Ryan Coogler basically proved Jordan can carry an R-rated horror-musical (yeah, that was a wild genre mix) without needing a Marvel or Rocky logo on the poster.
But if you're looking for what’s actually on the horizon, the list of Michael B. Jordan upcoming movies is getting pretty crowded. He's moving into that phase of his career where he’s directing as much as he’s acting. It’s a lot to keep track of. You’ve got high-stakes art heists, post-apocalyptic sequels that we’ve waited nearly twenty years for, and a "Creed-verse" that’s expanding in ways most people didn't see coming.
Let's get into the weeds of what is actually confirmed and what is still just "in development" purgatory.
The Thomas Crown Affair: A 2027 Power Move
The biggest thing on the immediate calendar is the second remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. This isn’t just a gig for Jordan; it’s a total passion project he’s been obsessed with since about 2016. He’s not just playing the suave billionaire art thief—he’s directing the thing too.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially stamped a release date of March 5, 2027.
Filming actually wrapped late last year, around November 2025, after a pretty busy shoot at Elstree Studios in England and some location work in Italy. There was a bit of "creative differences" drama early on when Taylor Russell (who was originally the co-lead) left the project. Rumor mill was working overtime on that one, but she was eventually replaced by Adria Arjona.
The cast list for this is honestly stacked:
- Adria Arjona as the investigator playing cat-and-mouse with Crown.
- Lily Gladstone (from Killers of the Flower Moon fame).
- Aubrey Plaza and Kenneth Branagh.
- Danai Gurira and Ruth Negga.
It’s being written by Drew Pearce, who wrote The Fall Guy and Hobbs & Shaw. Expect something slick, expensive-looking, and very different from the 1999 Pierce Brosnan version. Jordan has described it as a "re-imagination" rather than a straight beat-for-beat remake.
The I Am Legend 2 Situation
This is the one everyone asks about. It has been nearly two decades since Will Smith’s Robert Neville wandered a deserted New York City. For years, a sequel seemed impossible because, well, Neville dies at the end of the first movie.
But Hollywood loves a workaround.
The sequel is officially canonizing the alternate ending from the original DVD where Neville survives. Michael B. Jordan is joining the cast, but he isn't playing Will Smith's son (Will Smith actually went on record recently to shut that rumor down). Instead, the story is set decades later. Jordan’s character is reportedly the leader of a new human settlement in Connecticut.
As of right now, the script is still being polished. While there were whispers of a 2026 release, 2027 is looking way more realistic given the scale of the production. It’s a massive swing for Jordan’s Outlier Society production company.
Is Creed 4 Actually Happening?
If you're wondering about Adonis Creed, the answer is "eventually, definitely." Those were Jordan's exact words.
He’s clearly a bit wary of being "the boxing guy" for the rest of his life. He’s 38 now; by the time a fourth film would actually hit theaters, he’d likely be pushing 40 or 41. He has mentioned he doesn’t want to be in the ring for another 15 years.
Instead, the "Creed-verse" is growing horizontally:
- Delphi: A prequel series for Prime Video focusing on the famous gym.
- Amara’s Story: A spin-off project (likely a series) focusing on Adonis’s daughter, played by Mila Davis-Kent.
- The Movie: Creed 4 is still in the works, and Jordan is expected to direct again, but it might take a back seat until the Thomas Crown cycle is finished.
Basically, he’s trying to build a franchise that can survive without him having to take actual punches in every scene. Smart move for his longevity.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
We also have to talk about John Clark. Jordan played the Navy SEAL-turned-CIA op in Without Remorse back in 2021. While that movie got some "meh" reviews, it did well enough on streaming for a sequel, Rainbow Six, to get the green light.
Chad Stahelski—the guy who directed John Wick—is attached to direct. That alone makes it a must-watch for action fans. The delay here is simply a scheduling nightmare. Stahelski is one of the busiest guys in town (he’s got the Highlander reboot and Ghost of Tsushima on his plate), so Rainbow Six is currently in a "we'll get to it when we can" phase. It’s still happening, but don't hold your breath for a trailer anytime soon.
Why This Matters for Jordan's Career
Watching Michael B. Jordan upcoming movies is like watching someone play a very high-stakes game of chess. He’s moving away from being just an actor-for-hire and toward being the guy who owns the board.
He’s got a first-look deal with Warner Bros. and a heavy partnership with Amazon MGM. He’s leaning into "re-imagining" classic IP rather than just doing sequels for the sake of it. Even Sinners was a risk—a big-budget, original horror film with no existing fan base—and it paid off.
What to watch for next:
- March 2027: Mark your calendars for The Thomas Crown Affair. It'll be the true test of his "leading man" status in a non-action role.
- The Prime Video Slate: Keep an eye out for the Delphi series announcement. That’ll be the first indicator of how the Creed franchise survives on the small screen.
- Production News: Look for I Am Legend 2 to start principal photography. If we don't hear about cameras rolling by mid-2026, that 2027 window might slip.
The takeaway? Jordan is playing the long game. He’s diversifying. He’s directing. And he’s making sure that when he does step into the ring—literally or metaphorically—it’s on his own terms.
To stay ahead of the curve, keep an eye on official production listings for Outlier Society. That’s usually where the first real movement on these projects shows up before the big trades even get a whiff of it. Check the 2027 release calendars as they firm up this winter; that's when we'll see if I Am Legend 2 finally lands a concrete date.