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The trailer for Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' just dropped, marking his first collaboration with Denzel Washington in nearly two decades. This modern reimagining of Kurosawa's classic swaps corporate intrigue for hip-hop drama, with A$AP Rocky joining the powerhouse cast. After making waves at Cannes, the film gets theatrical release before streaming on Apple TV+. Fans can finally see Washington's music mogul character navigate a high-stakes kidnapping plot starting August 15.

Key Points: Denzel Washington A$AP Rocky Highest 2 Lowest Trailer Drops

  • Spike Lee directs first Denzel Washington collab since 2006's Inside Man
  • Modern remake of Kurosawa's High and Low set in NYC music scene
  • Features Jeffrey Wright and breakout rapper Ice Spice in key roles
  • Premiered at Cannes 36 years after Lee's Do the Right Thing debut
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Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky's 'Highest 2 Lowest' trailer released, film to hit theatres on this day

Spike Lee reunites with Denzel Washington in this Kurosawa-inspired crime thriller co-starring A$AP Rocky, hitting theaters August 15.

"It's not about the money—it's about what you're willing to lose. – Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest' trailer"

Washington DC, August 4

The makers of Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated movie 'Highest 2 Lowest' have finally shared the trailer of the film on Sunday.

Apple and A24 unveiled the official trailer for 'Highest 2 Lowest', their Kurosawa-inspired crime thriller, which reunites director Spike Lee and actor Denzel Washington for the first time since 'Inside Man' in 2006.

As per Deadline, the story is a modern reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic 'High and Low', which was itself based on the novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain.

While the original thriller follows a shoe company exec who becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom, the new film, set in contemporary NYC, sees a music mogul played by Washington contend with a similar plot, as per the trailer.

Also starring A$AP Rocky, as well as Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Dean Winters, John Douglas Thompson, and Ice Spice, Highest 2 Lowest debuted out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

It was the sixth time Lee debuted a film in the Cannes Official Selection, and marked 36 years to the day since his first appearance with 'Do the Right Thing', reported Deadline.

Take a look at the trailer here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh8yqcozfn8

Developed and produced by Apple, A24, Escape Artists and Mandalay Pictures, the film is written by Alan Fox and Lee.

The film will hit theatres on August 15 before arriving on Apple TV+ on September 5.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Interesting to see a Kurosawa remake with hip-hop culture elements. But I hope they don't lose the original's depth in translation. Spike Lee-Denzel combo is 🔥 though!
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Sarah B
As an expat in Mumbai, I'm excited to see how this plays in Indian theaters. The trailer looks slick but I wonder if the New York setting will resonate with local audiences here.
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Vikram M
Why are we so obsessed with Hollywood remakes? We have amazing original stories in India too that deserve this kind of budget and star power. Just saying 🤷‍♂️
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Kavya N
A$AP Rocky in a serious film? That's unexpected! The trailer gives me major 'Inside Man' vibes. Hope it releases in IMAX here in Bangalore. Denzel's screen presence is unmatched!
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Michael C
The original 'High and Low' is a masterpiece. This modern take better do justice to Kurosawa's vision. Spike Lee has big shoes to fill here. Fingers crossed!

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