Heat 2
As of October 4, 2026, Heat 2 is a feature film that is currently in production. Four production companies are attached, including Jerry Bruckheimer Films, The Story Factory and Amazon MGM Studios. Attached are director Michael Mann; writer Meg Gardiner; producers Shane Salerno, Scott Stuber and 3 others; and line producer Thomas Chau Hayslip. Cast includes Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio. It was scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL and 1 other location in August 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 4, 2026.
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Project Summary
Set before and after Heat, fugitive Chris Shiherlis flees LA as detective Vincent Hanna hunts him down. Flashing back to their violent pasts, Heat 2 tracks McCauley’s crew and Hanna’s pursuit across Chicago, LA, and beyond — a sprawling tale of loyalty, obsession, and survival.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Shane Salerno |
| Producer | Scott Stuber |
| Producer | Nick Nesbitt |
| Producer | Eric Roth |
| Line Producer | Thomas Chau Hayslip |
| Producer | Jerry Bruckheimer |
Writing
| Writer | Meg Gardiner |
| Writer | Michael Mann |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Dion Beebe |
Cast
| Cast | Christian Bale |
| Cast | Leonardo DiCaprio |
Directing
| Director | Michael Mann |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Working on Heat 2
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/heat-2 (last updated Oct 4, 2026).