Crime 101 movie opens in theaters with Hemsworth, Berry, Ruffalo in LA heist thriller

The Crime 101 movie hit U.S. theaters on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, kicking off the long Presidents’ Day weekend with a star-driven heist story set in Los Angeles. The film pairs Chris Hemsworth’s disciplined jewel thief with Mark Ruffalo’s relentless detective, while Halle Berry plays an insurance broker pulled into a dangerous orbit as the chase tightens.

With the holiday corridor crowded, early audience interest is now focused on two questions: how big the opening weekend ends up (through Monday, Feb. 16, 2026) and when the film will become available to rent or stream after theaters.

Crime 101 movie: the essentials

Written and directed by Bart Layton and adapted from Don Winslow’s 2020 novella, the film follows a thief who lives by a strict code—clean execution, minimal violence, and no forensic traces—until a “last score” collides with competing agendas. The story leans into a cat-and-mouse structure built around the 101 freeway corridor, mixing procedural pressure with a glossy, high-stakes robbery setup.

The runtime is about 140 minutes, and the tone sits closer to grounded crime thriller than action spectacle: long stretches of tension, careful planning, and sudden bursts of chaos when plans break.

Auston Matthews isn’t in it, but Hemsworth is the draw

Some sports fans searching “Auston Matthews” alongside “Crime 101” are likely seeing cross-traffic from Olympic hockey headlines this week. Matthews is not part of this project. The key name here is Hemsworth, who uses the role to pivot away from superhero familiarity into a more restrained, calculating lead.

Ruffalo’s detective is the engine of the pursuit, while Berry’s character provides the moral pressure point—someone with real-world stakes and something to lose, not just a badge or a getaway plan. That triangle (thief–detective–broker) is the movie’s spine, and most of the dramatic momentum comes from how those three paths intersect.

Cast and characters in focus

Beyond the three leads, the supporting cast is built around volatile wild cards and grounded professionals—exactly what a heist thriller needs to keep outcomes uncertain.

Key cast highlights

• Chris Hemsworth as Mike (James) Davis, the jewel thief targeting a final score

• Mark Ruffalo as Det. Lou Lubesnick, the investigator convinced it’s one disciplined crew—or one man

• Halle Berry as Sharon Combs, an insurance broker at a crossroads who becomes entangled in the scheme

• Barry Keoghan as Ormon, an unpredictable biker whose violence disrupts the “rules” of the job

Other notable roles include Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte, rounding out the cops, partners, and underworld connectors who either stabilize the plot or detonate it.

Box office watch: where the opening stands

As of Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (late morning ET), the film is in the most meaningful part of its theatrical launch: the four-day holiday frame. That extended weekend can significantly change the narrative around a crime thriller’s staying power, because strong Monday business often signals broader audience appeal beyond the first-night crowd.

Two practical indicators to watch over the next week:

• Theater count and hold: whether showtimes expand or contract after the holiday.

• Weekday resilience: crime thrillers that keep decent numbers midweek tend to benefit from word-of-mouth, especially if the film plays well with adult audiences.

If the film lands toward the higher end of early expectations for the holiday corridor, it should remain a prominent option through the end of February. If it comes in softer, the focus will shift quickly to premium video-on-demand timing.

When it may arrive for home viewing

The studio has not announced a firm at-home date. As of today, the movie is only available in theaters. The typical window for a wide theatrical release like this often places digital rental and purchase several weeks after opening, with subscription streaming following after that—though the exact timing can vary by performance and region.

If standard patterns hold, viewers looking to watch at home may see a digital option later in March 2026, followed by streaming on the film’s eventual home subscription service after that. Until an official date is posted, any specific day should be treated as unconfirmed.

For now, Crime 101’s immediate story is theatrical: a holiday opening, recognizable stars, and a crime-thriller premise built for audiences who want tension and character chess rather than explosions.