Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, A Working Man, is making waves at the box office, especially in China. The film is pulling in strong numbers and could even outshine Statham’s last blockbuster, The Beekeeper.
Strong Box Office Performance in China
The movie got off to a solid start in China, despite facing tough competition from the animated film Ne Zha 2. On its first day, A Working Man earned $1.4 million and saw a big boost of 62.1% on Saturday. By the end of two days, the film had collected $2.4 million from over 71,000 screenings, with an additional 12,000 screenings added on Saturday.
The film is expected to make between $3 million and $4 million in its opening weekend in China. While securing the #1 spot is tough due to the dominance of Ne Zha 2, A Working Man is still delivering impressive numbers.
Beating Expectations in North America
In North America, A Working Man is exceeding industry expectations. The film debuted at #1 on Friday, outperforming Disney’s Snow White, which suffered a massive 77.2% drop from its opening weekend.
The action-packed thriller opened in 3,262 theaters across North America and earned $5.6 million on its first day, including $1.1 million from Thursday previews. Over the weekend, the film is projected to bring in between $14 million and $17 million.
Can A Working Man Surpass The Beekeeper?
Statham’s previous action film, The Beekeeper, was a massive success, and A Working Man has the potential to perform just as well or even better. Despite receiving mixed reviews, audiences are showing up in large numbers to watch the high-octane thriller.
The Competition at the Box Office
While A Working Man is making a strong impact, the Chinese box office is still dominated by Ne Zha 2, which has been in theaters for two months but continues to perform exceptionally well.
Meanwhile, Snow White has had a disappointing second weekend, struggling to maintain its audience. The steep decline in its numbers has opened up an opportunity for A Working Man to dominate.
Final Thoughts
With an impressive start in both China and North America, A Working Man is proving to be a hit for Jason Statham and director David Ayer. The action film is exceeding expectations, drawing audiences worldwide, and could end up as one of Statham’s biggest hits.
Stay tuned for more updates on A Working Man‘s box office journey.
