Jason Statham Unleashes New Look at This Month’s Action Thriller ‘Shelter’

The lead actor from The Beekeeper is back with a new action thriller, fighting for survival. He’s quickly becoming known as a top action star, and this film, Shelter, reunites him with the director of Shot Caller, Greenland, and Angel Has Fallen. It’s shaping up to be a standout action movie.

Jason Statham’s new movie, Shelter, delivers everything action fans expect: a tough hero with a dangerous history. In the film, Statham’s character is forced to use his special skills when trouble arises. Statham recently shared a series of photos on Instagram, giving fans a look at his rugged character – seemingly a former hitman – as he struggles to protect a young girl.

Directed by Ward Parry, the film Shelter features a stellar cast including Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach (known for Hamnet), Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest), Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), and Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story). Black Bear Pictures will release Shelter in theaters on January 30, 2026. New photos and a summary of the film are available below.

A solitary man living on a faraway island saves a young girl during a dangerous storm, and their lives are immediately turned upside down. He’s forced to leave his secluded life behind and face painful memories from his past as he tries to keep her safe, leading them on a challenging and emotional fight for survival and a chance at a better future.

‘Shelter’ Finds Jason Statham “At His Best”

The new action movie, Shelter, delivers everything fans expect from a Jason Statham film – pure, straightforward action. Both the director, Ric Roman Waugh, and co-star Naomi Ackie have created a lot of buzz around the movie, with Waugh claiming it showcases Statham at his peak and Ackie calling it a future classic.

Director Waugh praised Jason Statham’s performance in Shelter, calling it his best work yet. He believes Statham truly shines as an action star and will demonstrate his incredible acting range. Waugh described the performance as both captivating and emotionally resonant, highlighting Statham’s thorough preparation and dedication to elevating the film. He added that Statham was a fantastic collaborator – respectful, challenging, and always striving for excellence.

Naomi Ackie described working on Shelter as “so much fun,” and praised Jason Statham’s ability to create thrilling and engaging action movies. She said being part of that world was a great experience and that she really enjoyed herself.

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Jason Statham has several exciting action movies coming up. He’ll star in Mutiny, set to release on August 21, 2026, and return as Adam Clay in The Beekeeper 2. Plus, he’s teaming up again with Guy Ritchie and Vinnie Jones for Viva La Madness, a new film connected to their earlier hit, Layer Cake.

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2026-01-09 20:48