Particle.news

Download on the App Store

'A Working Man' Leads Box Office with $35M Global Gross in First Week

Jason Statham's action thriller, directed by David Ayer, dominates theaters despite mixed reviews and faces new competition in its second weekend.

Overview

  • 'A Working Man,' starring Jason Statham, has nearly reached $35 million globally after its first week, doubling its $12 million production budget.
  • The film, based on Chuck Dixon's novel 'Levon’s Trade,' follows a retired soldier battling human traffickers to rescue his employer's kidnapped daughter.
  • Despite mixed reviews, audiences have praised its action sequences, though critics noted its reliance on familiar tropes and limited emotional depth.
  • The movie is currently playing exclusively in theaters and is expected to face competition from new releases like 'A Minecraft Movie' in its second weekend.
  • Physical media pre-orders for 'A Working Man' are available, though no release date or cover artwork has been announced.