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Jason Statham's 'Shelter' Faces Disastrous $5.5M Opening

2/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jason Statham (actor) debuted Shelter on January 30, 2026, earning $5.5 million domestically across 2,726 theaters, marking his worst opening in 18 years.
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, the film has a $50 million budget and faces a challenging profitability path.
Worldwide totals reach $13 million, with $7.5 million from international markets, and a snowstorm may have impacted performance.
Statham's prior films The Beekeeper and A Working Man opened stronger.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, the film industry experienced a downturn, with domestic box office revenues declining by 5% to $9.6 billion. Despite blockbuster successes like *The Dark Knight*, which grossed nearly $1 billion, major studios faced challenges attracting audiences, leading to budget cuts. This trend continues today, as seen with Jason Statham's *Shelter*, which opened to only $5.5 million against a $50 million budget.

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Story summary

Jason Statham (actor) debuted Shelter on January 30, 2026, earning $5.5 million domestically across 2,726 theaters, marking his worst opening in 18 years.
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, the film has a $50 million budget and faces a challenging profitability path.
Worldwide totals reach $13 million, with $7.5 million from international markets, and a snowstorm may have impacted performance.
Statham's prior films The Beekeeper and A Working Man opened stronger.

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