Jason Statham’s 2024 film, The Beekeeper, has turned out to be a major success for both him and the team as it zoomed past the $100 million mark at the global box office. Moreover, it is the first movie of this year to score the century, and as it was accompanied by tight action scenes, both fans and critics loved the movie.
The film is directed by David Ayer, a very popular figure within the Hollywood industry, known for his major projects, most popularly the Suicide Squad with the DCEU. However, as most of his movies have a great amount of fighting scenes and violence, many have come to criticize him for his work, but the amount of love and support he received far outweighs the hate.
Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper Buzzes Past $100 Million Mark
Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper turned out to be a win for the actor. The film directed by David Ayer became the first film of 2024 to cross $100 million at the global box office. Although it is a big deal, many claim it to be a normal achievement, but taking into consideration the recent movies, most of them were stuck around the $100M mark. But The Beekeeper has a very good chance to break through and become 2024’s one of the best.
David Ayer’s ‘BEEKEEPER’ is the first 2024 movie to cross the $100M mark at the worldwide box office. 🐝 pic.twitter.com/Tlh20lNA6u
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) January 29, 2024
Critics, fans, and moviegoers have praised the movie for its excellent action scenes, beautifully crafted by Ayer, who is also famously known for his work on blockbusters such as Suicide Squad and Fury. The movie is full of suspense and action-packed scenes and it held viewers on the edge of their seats further proving his capabilities on the big screen.
Even after countless blockbusters, Statham’s ongoing success at the box office proves that he still has what it takes to top the box office. Starting from Snatch, and expanding to The Expendables, he has consistently treated fans to action-packed films that entertained people worldwide. He also has great humor that supplements his intensity, and his physical abilities that he brings onto the screen.
The Beekeeper also holds an impressive 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7/10 score on IMDb, which indicates its ability to entertain and still maintain quality in filmmaking. Although the movie is one of the biggest hits of 2024 due to its positive reviews and box office collection of $104 and rising, it has yet to reach its full potential and will potentially amass more globally.
Action Movies Made Jason Statham a Hollywood Heavyweight
Action movies and Jason Statham have had a very long relationship. Whether he is dodging bullets or delivering blows, he has made a name for himself through the action genre. But he also has great capabilities beyond the explosions and fight scenes. Although he is a megastar, Statham’s journey started far away from the big screen.
Apart from being a diver, he became a model before receiving his first film role in Guy Ritchie’s Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels which became a cult classic. Statham’s raw energy and physicality as the character caught Ritchie’s attention making him feature predominantly in his action-comedy films including Snatch and Mean Machine. He made a big name for himself with these early movies.
But Statham obviously wasn’t a typical Hollywood lead; he was versatile, rough, and undeniably cool. His cold personality resonated with audiences, particularly young men seeking an alternative to the already established and polished heroes dominating the big screen. Statham further solidified his action-hero status with The Transporter trilogy, as it played a major role in propelling him to international fame.
The Beekeeper is currently running in theaters.
