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Jason Statham Champions Stunt Teams at UK Premiere as ‘Shelter’ Readies Late-January Release

Director Ric Roman Waugh says the film’s stunts are 100% real, shot on location for immersion.

Overview

  • At the London premiere, Statham praised stunt doubles as “unsung heroes” and said he plans to keep performing many of his own stunts despite past injuries.
  • Reuters reports the global theatrical rollout begins January 28, with other listings placing UK cinemas from January 30.
  • Waugh, a former stuntman, emphasized practical, on-location work in County Wicklow and Dublin and said the action relies on live stunts over CGI.
  • Statham frames Shelter as a character-driven thriller, playing a reclusive ex-operative whose rescue of a girl pulls him toward confronting his past.
  • The actor highlighted a busy 2026 slate including Mutiny, The Beekeeper 2, and a reunion with Guy Ritchie on Viva La Madness, as Waugh signaled interest in teaming up again.