Trailer, new stills for Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson starrer ‘The Pickup’ dropped
After releasing new stills and final trailer for John Cena-starring action-comedy “Heads of State” last week, Amazon MGM Studios brings yet another dose of action-comedy, unveiling a handful of new high-octane stills and the official trailer for Eddie Murphy- and “SNL’s” Pete Davidson-starring “The Pickup” — set to hit Prime Video globally on August 6.
The studio served up the news today via its film promotional material distribution service, inviting press members to catch and share with their readers and audiences the first glimpse of what promises to be a riotous pairing of comedy legends and rising stars.
In “The Pickup,” two armored-truck drivers — veteran Russell (Murphy) and rookie Travis (Davidson) — find their routine cash pickup spiraling into chaos when they’re ambushed by a crew of ruthless criminals. Leading the heist is mastermind Zoe (Keke Palmer), whose ambitions run far beyond seizing the day’s earnings. As rubber bullets fly and loyalties are tested, Russell and Travis must put aside their clashing styles — old-school grit versus new-wave bravado — to survive one very, very bad day.
Directed by Tim Story (“The Blackening;” “Barbershop;” “Ride Along”), the film promises “heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy and unexpected mishaps” that lean on both veteran know-how and fresh energy. The ensemble cast — rounded out by Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova — underscores the film’s commitment to diverse voices in big-budget laughs.
Key details for “The Pickup:”
- Release Date: August 6, 2025 (Prime Video, global)
- Director: Tim Story
- Screenplay: Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider
- Producers: John Davis, p.g.a.; John Fox, p.g.a.; Eddie Murphy, p.g.a.; Tim Story; Charisse Hewitt-Webster, p.g.a.
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i
- Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
- Rating: R
- Genre: Action, Comedy
Here are the new “The Pickup” still released earlier today.
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The official “The Pickup” trailer, now streaming online, lays out the film’s comic rhythm: Murphy’s deadpan quips met with Davidson’s off-the-cuff panache, underpinned by Story’s knack for weaving action set-pieces with punchy humor. From edge-of-your-seat thrills to uproarious mishaps, “The Pickup” delivers on its promise of a ‘hilarious and wild ride.’ Watch the trailer below.
With its blend of seasoned pros and fresh faces — bolstered by Story’s hit-driven résumé — “The Pickup” aims to stake its claim as a summer standout on streaming. Mark your calendars for August 6 and get ready to buckle up: in this heist-gone-haywire, nobody’s safe and no one’s funny bone remains untouched.
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