Designed as a piece of counter-programming in the aftermath of 's release, the new action movie exceeded expectations in its box office debut. The movie benefited greatly from Snow White's under-performance as it emerged as the first choice for audiences this weekend. A Working Man would've had a far more difficult time had Snow White performed as it should have. But, as audiences rejected Disney's latest live-action remake, they turned to star for salvation. And he delivered, as he (usually) does.
With $15 million domestically and another $15 million from overseas markets, A Working Man . By comparison, Statham's first collaboration with director , last year's , generated $16 million domestically and $39 million worldwide in its debut weekend last year. Both movies . The Beekeeper concluded its run with over $65 million domestically and more than $150 million worldwide, thanks to positive reviews and an even better audience response. It continues to hold a "fresh" 71% approval rating and an even better 92% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
A Working Man, on the other hand, holds a "rotten" 53% score. That being said, audiences have been kinder to the movie, giving it a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a B CinemaScore. In his review, Collider's described A Working Man as ", that will have both your inner-action buff and your Dad hooting and hollering in the theater." Despite the uneven nature of the theatrical landscape in the post-pandemic era, Statham has had a largely successful run, with hits such as , , and The Beekeeper under his belt.
He's set to return in a sequel to that film, which will be directed by . Ayer, on the other hand, is pulling off a comeback of his own. Having broken out as the writer of the modern crime classic , he established his directorial talents with hits such as and . His career suffered a setback with the controversial DCEU film , which opened to poor reviews after being tampered with in post-production. Ayer is now prepping a new project, reportedly set to star . You can watch A Working Man in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
A Working Man
- March 28, 2025
- 116 Minutes
- David Ayer
- Writers
- Sylvester Stallone, David Ayer
Based on the book series by Chuck Dixon, A Working Man is an action-thriller directed by David Ayer and starring Jason Statham as the titular hero. Levon Cade (Statham) left his “profession” behind to live a simple life working construction and spending time with his daughter. But when his boss’s teenage daughter vanishes, he’s called upon to re-employ the skills that made him a legendary figure in the shadowy world of black ops. Levon’s hunt for the missing college student takes him to the heart of a sinister criminal conspiracy creating a chain reaction that will threaten his new way of life.
