In 2024, Jason Statham‘s film The Beekeeper gained notable success and is set to have a sequel directed by Timo Tjahjanto. Shortly after receiving an update on its follow-up, The Beekeeper surpassed the Henry Cavill WWII action thriller The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on HBO Max’s international streaming charts. The WWII action film starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson had previously been available on Prime Video and Amazon MGM+ before facing this new competition.
Positive Reception and Financial Success Mark The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper was well-received both critically and commercially. It earned a 71% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, narrowly missing the Certified Fresh status, while audiences rated it highly at 92% on the Popcornmeter. Financially, the film performed strongly, grossing approximately $160 million worldwide on a budget of $40 million. This meant the film generated substantial profit for Amazon MGM, with earnings beyond $80 million considered pure gain. Alongside Jason Statham, the cast includes Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons, and Emmy Raver-Lampman.
Key Creative Figures Behind The Beekeeper
Kurt Wimmer penned the screenplay for The Beekeeper, while director David Ayer took charge of the project, marking his first collaboration with Jason Statham. The duo reunited early in the same year for the film A Working Man, which also starred David Harbour and Michael Peña. However, Ayer will not return to direct the sequel, as he is committed to filming Heart of the Beast with Brad Pitt. The original film also featured J.K. Simmons and is expected to have its follow-up released next year.
Jason Statham Films Gaining Momentum Across Streaming Platforms
Jason Statham’s previous hits continue to attract viewers on multiple platforms. Both Furious 7 and Hobbs & Shaw have recently launched on Netflix, cracking the top 10 there. On Prime Video, Statham’s Wrath of Man, directed by Guy Ritchie, also ranks within the top 10. Other Statham titles like Killer Elite, Blitz, and Wild Card remain available on Prime Video. Paramount+ hosts The Italian Job, featuring Statham alongside Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron, while Peacock offers the first three Expendables movies where Statham stars with Sylvester Stallone.
The Beekeeper’s Streaming Victory Impacts Global Viewership
By overtaking The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on HBO Max worldwide, The Beekeeper has demonstrated its increasing popularity and broad audience appeal. This shift reflects a growing enthusiasm for high-octane action films led by Jason Statham and signifies an expanding international presence. Fans and industry watchers can expect more updates as The Beekeeper franchise continues with its upcoming sequel, promising another intense and thrilling experience.
“The Beekeeper has found success by any metric by which it could possibly be measured.” —Anonymous
“It marked the first time Ayer and Statham teamed up, and they reunited earlier this year for A Working Man.” —Anonymous
