A Working Man, the 2025 motion thriller starring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer, is making its presence felt on the Nigerian field workplace.
The movie has grossed a cumulative N126.9 million as of April 13, after three weeks in Nigerian cinemas, highlighting the continued urge for food for action-packed Hollywood blockbusters amongst native audiences.
The movie made a robust debut in Nigerian theaters, opening with N34.9 million over its first weekend and shutting its first full week at N37.8 million.
In its third week, it introduced in N14.2 million, exhibiting a decent maintain as new releases entered the market.
Whereas it hasn’t dominated headlines like current indigenous hits, A Working Man is proving that worldwide titles nonetheless have a agency grip on field workplace efficiency in West Africa’s largest leisure financial system.
Directed by David Ayer, identified for Finish of Watch and Suicide Squad, and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, A Working Man is predicated on Chuck Dixon’s 2014 novel Levon’s Commerce. The story follows Levon Cade, a former particular forces operative who tries to steer a quiet life till circumstances drag him again into an internet of hazard, corruption, and violence. The movie faucets into traditional Statham territory, a relentless lone wolf pushed by justice and survival, a components that continues to enchantment to international audiences.
Alongside Statham, the movie stars Michael Peña, David Harbour, and Jason Flemyng, with a supporting solid that features Arianna Rivas, Noemi Gonzalez, and Emmett J. Scanlan. Principal images started in April 2024 in London, with elements of the shoot held at Winnersh Movie Studios in Berkshire. It was accomplished by the top of Could.
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Internationally, the movie has had a strong run. Launched on March 28 by Amazon MGM Studios (with Warner Bros. dealing with international distribution), A Working Man has earned $78.8 million worldwide $33.5 million from North America and $45.3 million from different markets.
Critically, the movie has acquired combined critiques. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 51% approval score, whereas Metacritic scores it at 52/100. Reviewers have referred to as it a useful however uninspired addition to the motion style, “environment friendly” however missing in distinct aptitude. Nonetheless, audiences gave it a “B” grade by way of CinemaScore, suggesting it met basic viewer expectations, notably for followers of Jason Statham’s signature fashion.
In Nigeria, the place audiences are embracing each native epics and worldwide thrillers, A Working Man has carved out a significant area of interest. Its efficiency, whereas not record-breaking, displays a constant development: action-driven narratives with acquainted stars stay a dependable draw.
With native movies like Labake Olododo and Ajakaju crossing the N200 million mark, the simultaneous success of a Hollywood thriller affirms the Nigerian viewers’s openness to numerous cinematic experiences.
