Statham Defies Box Office Odds
His films gross just $53 million, but still turn a profit on streaming, with new movie Mutiny releasing August 21, 2026
Jason Statham is set to release his new movie, Mutiny, on August 21, 2026, despite his previous film, Shelter, grossing only $53 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. However, according to producer Basil Iwanyk, every movie starring Jason Statham or Gerard Butler eventually makes money due to their success on PVOD and streaming.
Statham's movies, such as Shelter, typically cost between $50 and $65 million to make, and while they may underperform at the domestic box office, they are highly profitable in the long run. Iwanyk revealed that Statham and Butler's movies are huge on PVOD and streaming, which makes them profitable.
Gerard Butler's movie, Greenland 2: Migration, grossed around $45 million worldwide against a reported budget of $90 million, but still managed to make a profit. Iwanyk stated that both stars are highly intelligent when it comes to curating their output and have a conscious decision to not work on streaming projects, despite being offered millions by streaming platforms.
Statham is known for being in complete control of his career, without an agent or manager, and has multiple movies slated for release in the years ahead, including Mutiny and The Beekeeper 2. Mutiny, directed by Jean-François Richet, stars Statham as Cole Reed, a former military member seeking revenge.
## What it means for the movie industry The success of Statham and Butler's movies on PVOD and streaming platforms highlights a shift in the way movies are consumed and how profits are made. With the rise of streaming services, the traditional box office model is no longer the only measure of a movie's success. This change in the movie landscape has allowed stars like Statham and Butler to thrive, even if their movies do not perform well at the domestic box office.
## Upcoming projects Statham has several projects in the works, including The Beekeeper 2, which has been given a January 15, 2027, release date. Butler will also star in Empire City, written by S. Craig Zahler and featuring Hayley Atwell. With their unique approach to the movie industry and their dedication to their craft, Statham and Butler continue to be major players in the action movie genre.
