Jason Statham’s R-Rated Movie Fails at Opening Box Office

Jason Statham’s latest R-rated action thriller stumbled out of the gate at the box office, raising questions about its performance compared to his recent hits. The film’s underwhelming debut has sparked discussion about what went wrong following a string of successful releases in the same genre. It also marked the actor’s worst opening in 18 years, and his third worst ever

Jason Statham’s Shelter box office isn’t as good as last two movies

Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Shelter, opened domestically with $5,505,000 across 2,726 theaters, ranking number 5 among movies playing during its release weekend. The worldwide total after its first weekend stands at $13,005,000, with $7.5 million from international markets and 42.3% of revenue coming from domestic audiences.

According to Box Office Mojo, the film had a production budget of $50 million. Its limited opening compared to the budget indicates a challenging path to profitability. On its first three days, it earned $1,901,000 on Friday, $2,188,000 on Saturday (up 15.1%), and $1,416,000 on Sunday (down 35.3%).

Jason Statham’s previous two action thrillers opened stronger and earned significantly more at the box office. A Working Man opened with $15 million and grossed $89 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. The Beekeeper opened with $16 million and ultimately grossed $162 million globally, also on a $40 million budget.

Shelter carried a larger production budget but delivered a weaker opening weekend. It opened domestically with $5,505,000, nearly three times lower than The Beekeeper and A Working Man, making it unlikely to match their financial success.

Black Bear released Shelter on January 30, 2026. The film runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes, carries an R rating, and follows a recluse on a remote Scottish island who rescues a girl from the sea, triggering events that force him to confront his past.

As of its opening weekend, Shelter has earned $13,005,000 worldwide. It brought in $7.5 million from international markets and $5.5 million from domestic markets. The film’s earnings fall short of its $50 million production budget.

Source: Comingsoon.net