# By Any Means (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/by-any-means-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-09-15

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Elegance Bratton |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, History |
| Runtime | 107 min |

## Quick answer

By Any Means (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by Elegance Bratton.

## Celluloid verdict

By Any Means has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

## Synopsis

A young Black FBI agent is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.

## Cast

Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Giancarlo Esposito, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze, Alanna Masterson

## Common questions

**Is By Any Means worth watching?**
By Any Means (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. By Any Means has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

**What is By Any Means about?**
A young Black FBI agent is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.

**Who directed By Any Means?**
By Any Means (2026) was directed by Elegance Bratton.

**Where can I watch By Any Means?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the By Any Means page for current options.

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