Dwayne Johnson’s 2013 action thriller Empire State will stream for free on Plex starting June 1, 2026—an easy pick for “Heat” fans drawn to its veteran-NYPD heist setup.
A familiar kind of tension is about to hit the free-streaming shelves. Dwayne Johnson’s 2013 action thriller Empire State—clocking in at 94 minutes—will be available to stream for free on Plex starting June 1, 2026.
For fans who like their crime stories up close and gritty. Empire State delivers a veteran NYPD officer investigation into a massive heist. The film is based on the true story of a 1982 armored car company robbery in New York City. a case popularly known as the “Sentry Armored Car Courier Company theft.”.
Johnson stars as a veteran NYPD officer, directed by Dito Montiel, with Adam Mazer credited as writer. The movie was released on September 3, 2013, and it originally landed as a straight-to-DVD release. Producers listed for the project are George Furla, Randall Emmett, and Sandy Kyrkostas.
The cast is a strong hook even before the first chase: Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts, Nikki Reed, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Ransone, Shenae Grimes, and Jerry Ferrara join Johnson.
For all the buzz around Johnson’s next slate. this free Plex drop gives viewers a chance to revisit a less-talked-about title from his action catalog—one that also comes with a built-in conversation about Hollywood expectations. Empire State made a small theatrical run, released internationally in three countries and under $200,000 in total ticket sales. Even so, it was hoped the film would earn back its reported $11 million production budget through DVD and VOD sales. Instead. the film only made roughly $4 million. and it was described as a flop both commercially and critically. with reviewers scoring it terribly upon release.
Still, the streaming date is the one that matters for now: Plex viewers can catch Empire State for free beginning June 1, 2026.
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