Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper to Lead 1960s-Set Ocean’s Eleven Prequel

13 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 15

Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper will star in and produce a new Ocean’s Eleven prequel set at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix.
Cooper is confirmed to direct and co-write the film, focusing on Danny Ocean’s parents executing a high-stakes heist in their prime.
The film, scheduled for release on 25 June 2027, expands the Ocean’s franchise and explores the origins of its iconic criminal family.

How will Cooper and Robbie's prequel portray Danny Ocean's parents and their 1962 Monaco heist?

How will the prequel's plot, teaching young Danny and Debbie, redefine the Ocean family's criminal origins?

What 'creative differences' led two directors to exit the 'Ocean's' prequel before Cooper took over?

With two 'Ocean's' projects, is the franchise risking fatigue or expanding its legacy effectively?

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Beyond IP, what does Hollywood's reliance on prequels signal about current cinematic innovation?