Jason Statham’s $152M Action Hit Rises on Streaming: Sequel Heats Up!

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Jason Statham is currently one of the most prominent action movie stars around, and this year he starred in “A Working Man,” where he portrayed a construction worker who steps up to solve the mystery of a missing girl. Notably, the film was financially successful, earning $98.1 million against an estimated production cost of $40 million. His upcoming projects include “Mutiny” and “Fast X: Part 2.”

Throughout his career, franchises have played a significant role for Statham, with notable appearances in the Fast & Furious series and Expendables films, where he often stars alongside other actors. Additionally, movies featuring Statham as the lead character can sometimes spawn smaller-scale franchise sequels, like The Meg, which earned a follow-up after its initial release grossed over $529 million. Now, one of his recent action films is set to receive a sequel, with the 2024 release currently performing well on streaming platforms.

The Beekeeper Is Buzzy On Streaming

The Movie Came Out Last Year

Currently, “The Beekeeper” is thriving on streaming platforms. This action-packed film is a joint production by Jason Statham and David Ayer, who also directed “A Working Man” in the recent past. The narrative revolves around Adam Clay, a man seeking vengeance after his landlady takes her own life.

While “The Beekeeper” received mixed reviews (boasting a 72% Tomatometer score), it managed to make an impressive impact in theaters. The movie ultimately grossed $162.6 million at the global box office. Excitingly, the sequel, “The Beekeeper 2”, was formally announced this year.

According to Prime Video, the movie “The Beekeeper” has climbed up the streaming ranks. Currently, it sits at number 9 on the platform’s top 10 movies in the United States for today, May 5th. The film is now sharing space with other popular titles such as “Another Simple Favor”, “Conclave”, “The Accountant”, “Gladiator II”, “G20”, “Twisters”, “Ford v Ferrari”, “Die Alone”, and “The Lorax”.

What This Means For The Beekeeper

This Is Good News For The Sequel As It Continues Development

The current popularity of The Beekeeper‘s streaming release is advantageous as the upcoming franchise installment is being developed. The second film was recently announced but has yet to set a release date; however, it’s expected that it will aim for summer 2026. Any positive news and achievements related to the first movie can help propel momentum for this sequel, potentially boosting its prospects at the box office.

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2025-05-05 21:58