‘The D N Lee Combo Is 5 For 5’: Spike Lee Hyped Up His First Denzel Washington Movie Since Inside Man With A Very On Brand Message

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It’s surprising that renowned director Spike Lee and talented actor Denzel Washington have only collaborated on five films, but it wouldn’t be truthful to say otherwise. Their fifth collaboration is scheduled for release in 2025 under the title Highest 2 Lowest, marking their first project together since 2006’s Inside Man. To build excitement, a new trailer has been unveiled, and to further add to the anticipation, Lee has penned a heartfelt tribute to his frequent lead actor.

We now have a longer look at the A24/Apple TV+ subscriptiontitle (which debuts in theaters on August 15th), and the remake to Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low appears to be worth the wait. Showing us Washington’s record mogul David King seemingly on top at the start, sour notes start to land in his life before you know it. Which is the total opposite of the vibe you’ll get from reading Spike Lee’s Instagram caption, shared below:

(Note: I have tried to maintain the informal and colloquial style while making the text easier to read.)

It’s wonderful when friends genuinely praise each other in interviews, as seen with Washington being part of some of Lee’s most renowned films. And while we should acknowledge Lee’s recent string of critically-acclaimed streaming projects, it’s important not to forget the impressive body of work he has already produced, such as “Crooklyn.

Indeed, some of Spike Lee’s films that tackle important social issues are original productions for streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video’s “Chi-Raq” and Netflix’s “Da 5 Bloods”. This collaboration becomes even more valuable since Washington is now part of the list of recent successful movies boosted by Brooklyn’s cinematic promoter.

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Indeed, fans have been eagerly anticipating the gap between “Inside Man” and this upcoming film, a wait that has stretched out for some time. Lee’s teaser for “Highest 2 Lowest” reflects this, stating that it’s “been a while.” It appears that Apple Original Films often prolong the excitement, as last year around this same period, they released the highly-anticipated collaboration between George Clooney and Brad Pitt titled “Wolfs“.

It’s particularly apt that Spike Lee shared another clip on social media yesterday, which might have been a hint for the upcoming Highest 2 Lowest. By posting a snippet from Mo’ Better Blues, the filmmaker took us back to the start of his professional collaboration with Denzel Washington.

The excitement surrounding the movie “Highest 2 Lowest” is already at fever pitch, and tales like ASAP Rocky’s collaboration with Mr. Washington just fuel that fire even further. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait too long before they can see it for themselves, and with two distinct viewing choices on offer.

beginning on August 15th, you can go to a theater to watch the movie, or if you’re an Apple TV+ subscriber, you’ll have the opportunity to join Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s reunion as early as September 5th on their streaming platform.

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2025-08-04 19:38