Chris Pratt’s streaming success continues as The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed Jason Statham’s A Working Man in Prime Video’s Top 10, marking another milestone for Pratt’s career in America and beyond. Currently, both films remain strong contenders on streaming charts, but Pratt’s animated franchise now holds the edge.
Rival Films Dominate Streaming Charts
Chris Pratt, widely recognized as Star Lord from the Guardians of the Galaxy series, maintains his place in popular culture with diverse roles such as Mario in the 2023 animated hit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Starring alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black, Pratt has headlined a film that not only reached audiences globally but also set impressive records. Meanwhile, Jason Statham, famous for his consistent action roles, brought his signature intensity to A Working Man, an action movie that has found particular success on U.S. streaming platforms.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is available for streaming on Prime Video in the United States and on both Prime Video and Netflix in other regions. Statham’s A Working Man is hosted on Prime Video and Amazon MGM+ for American viewers. Both films are situated in the current Prime Video Top 10, but The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is built on a franchise that grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, recently overtook A Working Man to claim a higher chart position.
Audience Reception and Critical Response
Despite its commercial achievements, The Super Mario Bros. Movie received a 59% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, contrasted starkly by a strong 95% approval from audiences. Its financial performance is remarkable, earning $1.3 billion globally on a relatively modest $100 million budget.
On the other hand, A Working Man debuted earlier this year and received a 47% rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics. Nevertheless, audiences responded more positively, with an 87% score on the Popcornmeter. At the box office, A Working Man managed $88 million in global revenue from its $40 million budget, signaling a more modest but still profitable performance.
Creative Teams and Franchises Powering the Films
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was co-directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack, all working from a script by Matthew Fogel. The creative direction was confirmed to be ongoing with franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri announcing an active sequel, set for a planned release on April 3, 2026. Both Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy are slated to reprise their roles as Mario and Peach, further boosting interest in this franchise.
Statham’s A Working Man is adapted from Chuck Dixon’s book, Levon’s Trade, with David Ayer at the helm as writer and director. Sylvester Stallone, a celebrated figure in the action genre and Statham’s co-star from The Expendables, also contributed to the script. The film allowed Statham and Ayer to work together anew after their previous collaboration on The Beekeeper. Stallone and Statham’s long-standing collaboration, which includes successful films like The Expendables series and Homefront, has established both as consistent forces in action cinema. At the same time, Stallone is involved in the Paramount+ series Tulsa King, which has received notable success.
Where to Watch and What Lies Ahead
The Super Mario Bros. Movie can be streamed on both Netflix and Prime Video, making it widely accessible for global audiences. For those interested in Statham’s brand of action, A Working Man is available through Prime Video or Amazon MGM+ in America.
As development continues for the next installment of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, industry watchers are keen to see if Chris Pratt’s streaming success will sustain its momentum and whether Jason Statham’s future projects can match or surpass these recent streaming achievements. The ongoing rivalry between these two stars highlights the intense competition and evolving tastes in global streaming entertainment. Stay tuned for further updates as both franchises evolve and new releases approach.
