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Jason Statham’s ‘Shelter’ Opens to $5.5 Million as Gritty Action Wins Over Core Fans

Solid audience scores outpace mixed critical reviews for Ric Roman Waugh’s grounded thriller.

Overview

  • The Jan. 30 theatrical release earned an estimated $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, placing fifth and totaling about $13 million worldwide.
  • Rotten Tomatoes ratings hover near 65% from critics and 88% from audiences, reflecting praise for execution despite familiar beats.
  • Reviewers highlight close-quarters, practical fight choreography and Statham’s tangible physicality, with the director stressing a grounded approach.
  • Common critiques cite a predictable story and uneven pacing, while Bodhi Rae Breathnach’s performance draws consistent commendation.
  • Made for roughly $50 million, the film opened lower than Statham’s recent The Beekeeper and A Working Man, signaling a modest theatrical start.