As the worldwide box office numbers continue to soar, it is clear that The Beekeeper, starring the beloved action star Jason Statham, is on its way to becoming his biggest solo movie yet. Who would have thought that the combination of Statham and beekeeping could prove to be such a lucrative venture? However, with its recent earnings of $5.3 million at the domestic box office, The Beekeeper has now amassed a total of $49.4 million in the US alone. When combined with its international earnings of $73.1 million, the film's worldwide gross stands at an impressive $122.5 million.
The intriguing storyline of The Beekeeper revolves around Statham's character, Adam Clay, who sets aside his peaceful beekeeping life after his dear friend falls victim to a scam. Driven by a thirst for revenge, Clay embarks on a ruthless quest for justice. But Clay is not just an ordinary beekeeper - he is revealed to be a former operative of an enigmatic organization known as 'Beekeepers.'
Directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer, The Beekeeper boasts a stellar cast led by Jason Statham. Other notable actors include Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad, and Jeremy Irons. The film's critical success is reflected in its impressive ratings, with audiences giving it a 70% approval rating and critics bestowing a 92% rating on aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. This makes The Beekeeper the highest-rated first entry in any franchise led by Jason Statham.
Director David Ayer, known for his work on films such as End of Watch, Fury, Bright, and Suicide Squad, can also celebrate the triumph of The Beekeeper. His collaboration with Statham has earned him a remarkable 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing his previous best with Training Day, a 2001 crime thriller.
Jason Statham's commitment to the action genre shows no signs of fading, as he is set to star in Levon's Trade, a forthcoming action thriller written by his Expendables co-star, Sylvester Stallone. The film will feature Statham as a former black-ops agent who is pulled back into the world of espionage when his boss's teenage daughter goes missing. Based on the novel of the same name by comic author Chuck Dixon, Levon's Trade is scheduled to begin filming in London in March 2024.
In addition, fans can look forward to Statham reprising his role as Deckard Shaw in Fast X: Part 2 alongside an ensemble cast including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Momoa. Serving as the eleventh installment in the Fast and Furious saga, this highly anticipated film is slated for release on April 4, 2025, marking the culmination of the main franchise.
Released by Amazon MGM Studios on January 12, 2024, The Beekeeper made its debut in theaters and later became available on various video-on-demand and digital platforms on January 30th of the same year. With its impressive box office performance and critical acclaim, it is clear that The Beekeeper has firmly established itself as a monumental success for both Jason Statham and director David Ayer.
