Two decades after The Transporter franchise redefined high-octane European action, Jason Statham is back behind the wheel for Transporter 5 (2026) — a ferocious new chapter that combines sleek style, ruthless efficiency, and breathtaking stunts with a fresh, emotionally charged story. Directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, this installment pushes Frank Martin to his limits as he faces a conspiracy that forces him to break every rule he’s ever lived by.
In Transporter 5, Frank Martin (Statham) has left behind the mercenary contracts and underground jobs of his past. Now working as a private security courier in Monaco, he’s sworn to keep his life clean — no questions, no risks, no attachments. But that fragile peace shatters when he’s hired to deliver a mysterious package for a client connected to global energy tycoon Dr. Evelyn Kade (played by Scarlett Johansson). What begins as a straightforward job soon spirals into chaos when Frank realizes the “package” is not what it seems — and Kade herself is the key to unraveling a plot that could destabilize Europe’s power grid and ignite an international war.
As assassins, intelligence agencies, and rival corporations close in, Frank must navigate a labyrinth of deception and violence, relying on his signature precision driving, combat mastery, and cold logic. Johansson’s character, a brilliant yet morally conflicted engineer, becomes both ally and adversary — their partnership brimming with tension, trust, and fire. Together, they uncover a shadow organization manipulating governments through the control of energy distribution — a modern weapon deadlier than any gun.
Transporter 5 blends the franchise’s trademark realism with cutting-edge filmmaking. Every chase is practical, every stunt performed with minimal CGI, honoring the grounded grit that made the original trilogy a fan favorite. Filmed across France, Croatia, and Morocco, the movie features some of the most intense car sequences ever captured on film — from high-speed underwater tunnels to an explosive pursuit through the ancient streets of Dubrovnik.
Statham, returning to one of his most beloved roles, delivers a performance of precision and power, portraying Frank Martin as older, wiser, and more human — a man struggling to stay in control as his moral compass collides with a world of corruption. Johansson adds emotional depth and magnetic energy, transforming Evelyn Kade into one of the most complex female leads in the series — equal parts intellect, danger, and heart. Their chemistry burns through every scene, blending trust, betrayal, and undeniable attraction.
Director Louis Leterrier, who helped define the franchise’s visual identity, returns to elevate it with a modern edge. His lens captures speed as poetry — every engine rev, every tire squeal, and every impact feels tactile and cinematic. The result is an experience that combines the sophistication of John Wick with the adrenaline of Mission: Impossible.
The soundtrack, composed by Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), infuses electronic beats with orchestral tension, turning every chase into a rhythmic assault of motion and danger. From the first roar of the engine to the final frame, the film never loosens its grip.
Critics and early test audiences hail Transporter 5 as “a triumphant return to form” and “Statham’s most explosive performance since Furious 7.” It’s more than a sequel — it’s a reawakening of the Transporter mythos for a new generation.
