Garcia returns to franchise that made him iconic

'Ocean's 14' is officially on the horizon, and fans have a reason to celebrate: Andy Garcia is back to reprise Terry Benedict, and seems genuinely excited to step back into those high-stakes heist shoes.

The series starter, 'Ocean's Eleven', hit theatres in 2001 and quickly became a modern classic, thanks to Steven Soderbergh's direction, a star-studded cast, and, the jazzy, slick heist vibe. Andy Garcia's Benedict became an instant fan favourite.

A calm, calculating, and impossibly intimidating, Benedict, is coming back in 'Ocean's 14'. According to media report, filming had originally been slated for January 2026, but schedules are messy.

Garcia joked, or at least hinted, that timing has been the only hurdle—everything else seems ready to roll. Brad Pitt, one of the franchise's constants, is wrapping 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' first, which apparently nudged production a bit.

This time, David Leitch is in the director's chair, taking over the mainline series from Soderbergh for the first time. That's a big change, though 'Ocean's 8' gave a taste of what a fresh perspective could bring.

For other cast members, it seems like everyone's excited to reunite. George Clooney has been dropping hints too, talking about dinners with Julia Roberts and checking in with Matt Damon and Don Cheadle.

Garcia's character will be the same steel-trap genius, but audiences can probably expect some new tricks in this latest instalment. And Garcia is quietly reminding why Benedict is still the one to watch in 'Ocean's 14'.

The original trilogy was a box office juggernaut: 'Ocean's Eleven' made $450 million, 'Twelve' pulled in $362 million, and 'Thirteen' earned $311 million. 'Ocean's 8', an all-female spinoff, brought in $297 million.

Soderbergh has stepped away, saying he's done his time with the franchise. But for Garcia, the series is far from over. Currently, he promoting the second season of 'Landman', which drops on November 16.