Every month, there’s a hive of activity on the streaming platforms and this month is no exception.Jason Statham’slatest action-packed thriller,The Beekeeper, has swarmed to success at the box office in 2024, and now has sweetened up Prime Video’s cinematic offerings. After a busy 2023 where Statham starred in major Hollywood blockbusters likeExpend4bles,Fast X, andMeg 2: The Trench, which collectively made around $1.13 billion worldwide,The Beekeeperquickly racked up over $75 millionglobally after its January 12 release,eventually buzzing up to a total of $152.7 million.
With a sharp runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and an explicit R-rating,The Beekeeperflew past the opening weekend totals of Statham’s 2021 heist filmWrath of Man.The Beekeeperearned about $16.6 million in its opening weekend, nearly doublingWrath of Man’s $8.3 million. Its Rotten Tomatoes score has already broken a nearly two-decade-old Statham record, hinting at thepotential for future installmentsand possibly the start of a new Statham-led franchise.
What Is ‘The Beekeeper’ About?
The Beekeeperfeatures Statham as Adam Clay, a secret agent in a covert group known as the Beekeepers.Driven by a personal tragedy, Clay embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against those responsible for a devastating incident that affected someone close to him. The story and action sequences inThe Beekeeperare reminiscent of theJohn Wickseries, which is also fueled by a quest for revenge. It’s almost as if Statham is creating his own honeycomb of action-packed movies inspired by the hugely successfulKeanu Reevesfranchise.
Statham is also joined by a colourful and eclectic supporting cast, asJosh Hutchersonstands out as an antagonist, bringing his own fanbase fromThe Hunger Gamesand the successfulFive Nights at Freddy’s(2023). Legendary actorJeremy Irons, known for his roles inWatchmen,Justice League, andThe Lion King, adds even more star power. The cast is rounded out byBobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, David Witts, Michael Epp, and Taylor James.
Although the future of Statham’sBeekeeperfranchise remains uncertain, the 57-year-old action star has plenty of other projects lined up. His most notable confirmed role is in the 2025 action-thrillerLevon’s Trade, where he will reunite with hisExpendablesco-star,Sylvester Stallone. Directed byDavid Ayerand written by Stallone, the movie will feature Statham as an ex-Black Ops agent who is forced out of retirement when someone close to him goes missing.
The Beekeeperis streaming now on Prime Video.
The Beekeeper
In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”.
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