The Pickup Sets Global Debut August 6, 2025

The Pickup, an action-comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on August 6, 2025. Directed by Tim Story, the story centers on armored truck drivers Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), whose routine job turns chaotic when they are ambushed by Zoe (Palmer), a criminal mastermind and Travis’s recent fling. Zoe coerces them into a $60 million casino heist by threatening Russell’s wife, played by Eva Longoria. The trailer highlights fast-paced action, comedic clashes, and the escalating stakes facing the mismatched duo. The supporting cast includes Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. The film offers a fresh spin on the buddy comedy genre with generational humor and explosive action.