the first teaser trailer for the “Highest 2 Lowest” movie. Learn about this new film’s release date on Apple TV+.
“Highest 2 Lowest.” The official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated film has just been released, offering a first look at their modern reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic. The film is set for a U.S. theatrical release on August 22nd, 2025, followed by a global streaming debut on Apple TV+ on September 5th, 2025.
“Highest 2 Lowest” marks the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington, a partnership that has previously yielded cinematic achievements like “Malcolm X” and “Inside Man.” This new project takes its inspiration from Kurosawa’s masterful 1963 film “High and Low,” which centered on a wealthy executive faced with an agonizing moral choice after his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped and mistaken for his own. Lee’s version transports this tense premise to modern-day New York City.
The recently unveiled teaser trailer provides a compelling glimpse into the film’s atmosphere and central conflict. It features Denzel Washington in a seemingly powerful position, hinting at his role as a successful figure whose life is thrown into turmoil by an external threat. The trailer employs sharp editing and evocative visuals that likely contrast elements of wealth and power with the darker, potentially dangerous consequences of the ransom plot. While details remain sparse in the teaser, it effectively establishes a tone of suspense and high stakes, leaving viewers eager to learn more about the complex dilemma Washington’s character will face.
The staggered release strategy will see “Highest 2 Lowest” premiere in U.S. cinemas via A24 on August 22nd, allowing audiences to experience Lee’s work on the big screen. Just two weeks later, the film will become available to a global audience as it begins streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ on September 5th. This window provides both a traditional theatrical run and broad accessibility for subscribers worldwide.